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feudal

[ˈfju.ɾɫ̩]

Meanings
  • noun

    A social system based on land tenure where lords rent land to vassals in exchange for military service and allegiance.

    - "The feudal system was prevalent in Europe during the Middle Ages."
    - "Many feudal lords provided their vassals with protection and land in exchange for their loyalty and military service."
  • adjective

    Belonging to or characteristic of the feudal system.

    - "The feudal lord demanded a tax from his vassals in exchange for protection."
    - "The feudal system was marked by a strict social hierarchy."

Rhymes
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reigns , chains , rains
Variants
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feudal , feudally , pre-feudal , prefeudal
Etymology
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From the Latin 'feodum' meaning 'fief' or 'land granted to a vassal'


Trivia
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  1. The feudal system emerged in Europe during the 9th century and lasted until the 18th century.

  2. The feudal system was characterized by a strict social hierarchy, with the nobility at the top and peasants at the bottom.

  3. The feudal system played a crucial role in the development of European law and government.


Related Concepts
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  1. Manor: A self-sufficient estate or farm in the Middle Ages, often including a lord's residence, outbuildings, and land worked by peasants.

  2. Vassal: A feudal tenant who held land from a lord in exchange for military service and allegiance.


Culture
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The feudal system had a significant impact on European history, shaping the political, social, and economic structures of various European societies. In literature, the feudal system has been portrayed in works such as 'Ivanhoe' by Walter Scott and 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer.

How to Memorize "feudal"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a castle surrounded by a moat and farmland. The castle is the home of the feudal lord, and the land surrounding it is worked by the vassals in exchange for protection and other services.

  2. associate

    - Associate the feudal system with the Middle Ages and medieval Europe. Remember that it was a social system based on land tenure and military service.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'F' in feudal stands for 'Fief,' which is a piece of land granted to a vassal.


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