fe·al·ty (f   l-t)n. pl. fe·al·ties 1. a. The fidelity owed by a vassal to his feudal lord. b. The oath of such fidelity. 2. Faithfulness; allegiance. See Synonyms at fidelity. [Middle English fealtye, from Old French fealte, from Latin fid lit s, faithfulness, from fidlis, faithful, from fids, faith; see bheidh- in Indo-European roots.] |
fealty [ˈfiːəltɪ]
n pl -ties
(Historical Terms) (in feudal society) the loyalty sworn to one's lord on becoming his vassal See homage [2]
[from Old French fealte, from Latin fidēlitās fidelity]
fealty
1. In the Feudal System, allegiance of a vassal to his lord.
2. allegiance.
See also: Allegiance
2. allegiance.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  fealty - the loyalty that citizens owe to their country (or subjects to their sovereign) |
fealty
noun loyalty, faith, submission, devotion, allegiance, fidelity, homage, faithfulness, obeisance, troth (archaic) pledging oaths of homage and fealty
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