1 of, according to, or resembling the feudal system.
2 of a feud or fief.
3 outdated (had a feudal attitude).
Phrases and idioms:
feudal system the social system in medieval Europe whereby a vassal held land from a superior in exchange for allegiance and service.
Derivatives:
feudalism n. feudalist n. feudalistic adj. feudalize v.tr. (also -ise). feudalization n. feudally adv.
Etymology: med.L feudalis, feodalis f. feudum, feodum FEE, perh. f. Gmc
Useful english dictionary. 2012.