Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fealties
noun
/ˈfiːəlti/
Definition
Shows loyalty or allegiance, especially in a feudal context.
Examples
- The knight pledged his fealties to the king, vowing to serve him faithfully.
- Throughout history, fealties have been a fundamental aspect of the lord-vassal relationship.
- The decline of fealties marked the end of the feudal era.
Meaning
Fealties refer to the obligations or promises of loyalty that a vassal owes to a lord in a feudal system.
Synonyms
- loyalties
- allegiances
- commitments
