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SYLLABICATION: fe·al·ty NOUN: 1a. The fidelity owed by a vassal to his feudal lord. b. The oath of such fidelity. 2. Faithfulness; allegiance.
ETYMOLOGY: Middle English fealtye, from Old French fealte, from Latin fidlits, faithfulness, from fidlis, faithful, from fids, faith.
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