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feudal
1610s, from M.L.
feudalis
, from
feudum
"feudal estate," of Germanic origin (cf. Goth.
faihu
"property," O.H.G.
fihu
"cattle," see
fee
). Related to M.E.
feodary
"one who holds lands of an overlord in exchange for service" (late 14c.).
