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from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun An accomplice.
- noun (Eng. Law) An ancient officer of the court of wards.
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- noun An
accomplice . - noun UK, law An
ancient officer of the Court of Wards.
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Examples
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O am I to live the god's slave? feodary be to Cybele?
The Poems and Fragments of Catullus Gaius Valerius Catullus
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A feodary, I should observe, was an officer of the Court of Wards, who was joined with the escheator and did not act singly; I conceive therefore that Shakspeare by this expression indicates an associate; one in the same plight as others; negatively, one who does not stand alone.
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And next, the courser-man, in secrecy, unscrewed one of the bullion buttons on his buff jerkin, and taking from it a scrap of paper, handed this also to the watchful feodary.
Historic girls; stories of girls who have influenced the history of their times, 1891
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Scarcely had the feodary read, re-read, and then destroyed this secret and singular missive, when the ` ` Ho! hollo! '' of Her Grace the Princess 'outriders rang on the crisp December air, and there galloped up to the broad doorway of the manor-house, a gayly costumed train of lords and ladies, with huntsmen and falconers and yeomen following on behind.
Historic girls; stories of girls who have influenced the history of their times, 1891
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Then, with a low obeisance, the feodary presented her the scroll which had been brought him, post-haste, by Launcelot Crue, the courser-man.
Historic girls; stories of girls who have influenced the history of their times, 1891
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Imprimis*: I give leave to Avery Mitchell, feodary, gentleman, to be Lord of Misrule of all good orders, at the Manor of Hatfield, during the twelve days of Yule-tide.
Historic girls; stories of girls who have influenced the history of their times, 1891
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And, within the great hall, she was greeted by Master Parry, her cofferer, Master Runyon, her yeoman of the robes, and Master Mitchell, the feodary.
Historic girls; stories of girls who have influenced the history of their times, 1891
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` ` From the Lord Protector, '' he said; and Master Avery Mitchell, the feodary, * who had been closely watching for this same courser-man for several anxious hours, took from his hands a scroll, on which was inscribed:
Historic girls; stories of girls who have influenced the history of their times, 1891
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And, within the great hall, she was greeted by Master Parry, her cofferer, Master Runyon, her yeoman of the robes, and Master Mitchell, the feodary.
Historic Girls Elbridge Streeter Brooks 1874
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Scarcely had the feodary read, re-read, and then destroyed this secret and singular missive, when the "Ho! hollo!" of Her Grace the Princess 'outriders rang on the crisp December air, and there galloped up to the broad doorway of the manor-house, a gayly costumed train of lords and ladies, with huntsmen and falconers and yeomen following on behind.
Historic Girls Elbridge Streeter Brooks 1874
qms commented on the word feodary
The OED provides the following definitions:
1. a. One who holds lands of an overlord on condition of homage and service; a feudal tenant, a vassal.
b. A subject, dependant, retainer, servant.
2. An officer of the ancient Court of Wards.
3. A confederate.
The Collins Dictionary reports that it is “a variant spelling of feudary. ” Pronunciation guidance confirms “feud” as the first syllable.
October 10, 2017
qms commented on the word feodary
In Tudor days only few could be
A fat and contented feodary.
The rich orphan scam
(A pious old sham)
Enabled enrichment quite duty-free.
October 10, 2017