feudality

noun

feu·​dal·​i·​ty fyü-ˈda-lə-tē How to pronounce feudality (audio)
plural feudalities
1
: the quality or state of being feudal
2
: a feudal holding, domain, or concentration of power

Word History

First Known Use

1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of feudality was in 1790

Dictionary Entries Near feudality

Cite this Entry

“Feudality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/feudality. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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