fealty — loyalty and allegiance sworn to a feudal lord or sovereign
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: loyalty and allegiance sworn to a feudal lord or sovereign
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfiːəlti/
Example Sentences
- The employee's fealty to the company was so strong that he refused better job offers from competitors.
- My cat's fealty lasts exactly as long as the treats in my hand.
- The politician demanded fealty from his supporters, but offered nothing in return.
fealty
NOUN[/ˈfiːəlti/]
loyalty and allegiance sworn to a feudal lord or sovereign
a knight in shining armor kneels on one knee before a crowned lord sitting on an ornate throne. The knight places both hands over his heart while bowing his head in respect. The lord extends his hand forward as the knight prepares to make his pledge of service. This formal ceremony binds the knight to serve his master faithfully. Other nobles stand at attention around the throne room witnessing this important ritual. loyalty and allegiance sworn to a feudal lord or sovereign
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'feauté' meaning loyalty or faithfulness, which came from Latin 'fidelitas' (fidelity). This was the formal term for the sworn loyalty oath that knights gave to their feudal lords in medieval ceremonies.
Breakdown
From Latin 'fidel-' (faith, trust) + '-itas' (quality or state of), showing it shares the same root as 'fidelity' and 'faithful'
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📝Examples
“The employee's fealty to the company was so strong that he refused better job offers from competitors.”
“My cat's fealty lasts exactly as long as the treats in my hand.”
“The politician demanded fealty from his supporters, but offered nothing in return.”
“His fealty to fast food was evident from his daily visits to three different drive-throughs.”
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