feudal lord
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A noble who, under the feudal system, owned land and demanded labor, loyalty, or produce from those living on it.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Peasants worked the fields in exchange for protection from their _____."
Answer: feudal lord
In your own words, what does "feudal lord" mean?
A noble who, under the feudal system, owned land and demanded labor, loyalty, or produce from those living on it.
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