fealty
|fe-al-ty|
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/ˈfiːəlti/
loyalty to a lord
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fealty' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'fealté', where 'fidelitas' meant 'faithfulness'.
Historical Evolution
'fealté' transformed into the Middle English word 'fealty', and eventually became the modern English word 'fealty'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'faithfulness or loyalty to a lord', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a formal acknowledgment of loyalty to a lord, often in a feudal context.
The knight swore fealty to his king.
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