Definition of "feudal lord" []

• A lord in a feudal system, who bestows fiefs on vassals (noun)

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• "He was the feudal lord of the land, it being his plan to sell tracts from time to time, reserving a small quit-rent or selling outright."
• "P'hra Rama Suen was succeeded by his son Phya Ram, who reigned fourteen years, and was assassinated by his uncle, Inthra Racha, the governor or feudal lord of the city, who had snatched the reins of government and sent three of his sons to rule over the northern provinces."
• "Upper and Lower Krain the Bishop of Friesing became (974) a feudal lord of the city of Skofja Loka, the Bishop of Brixen held Bled and possessions in the valley of Bohinj, and the Bishop of Lavant got"