Fealty

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːəlti/

Definitions of fealty

noun the obligation of such loyalty

Example Sentences

A1 In medieval times, knights swore fealty to their lords.

A2 The vassal pledged fealty to the feudal lord in exchange for protection.

B1 Fealty was an important concept in the feudal system, ensuring loyalty and protection.

B2 The king demanded fealty from all his subjects, binding them to his rule.

C1 The concept of fealty has evolved over time, but loyalty remains a key aspect.

C2 Fealty is a complex concept that involves loyalty, allegiance, and duty towards a superior authority.

Examples of fealty in a Sentence

formal The knights pledged their fealty to the king during the ceremony.

informal She showed her fealty to the team by always supporting them.

slang I ain't swearin' no fealty to nobody.

figurative His fealty to his principles never wavered.

Grammatical Forms of fealty

• past tense: swore
• plural: fealties
• comparative: more fealty
• superlative: most fealty
• present tense: swears
• future tense: will swear
• perfect tense: have sworn
• continuous tense: is swearing
• singular: fealty
• positive degree: fealty
• infinitive: to swear
• gerund: swearing
• participle: sworn

Origin and Evolution of fealty

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'fealty' originated from the Old French word 'feauté' which comes from the Latin word 'fidelitas' meaning faithfulness or loyalty.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of feudalism to describe the loyalty and allegiance sworn by a vassal to their lord, the meaning of 'fealty' has evolved over time to represent loyalty and allegiance in a broader sense beyond feudal relationships.