Definition of feudal
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With that transition beginning and clans battling each other nearby, Gosuke realizes that peasants are less bound than usual to their roles in feudal society.
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That's not an issue for Shogun: In a bow to the latest trend in gaming – historical accuracy – all units are modeled after real weapons and troops that existed in feudal Japan.
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Origin and Etymology of feudal
see 2feud
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playDefinition of feudal for English Language Learners
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: of or relating to feudalism
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