Affidatus
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Burrill (1850), Bouvier (1839)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
An ally under the feudal system.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
One who is not a vassal, but who for the sake of protection has connected himself with one more powerful. Spelman, Gloss.; Jacob, L. Diet
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
One who is not a vassal, but who for the sake of protection has connected himself with one more powerful. Spelman; 2 Bl. Comm. 46.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
Lat. [from affidarey q. v.] One who has given or sworn fealty or fidelity; a tenant by fealty. Spelman, (voc. Affidare,) distinguishes the affidati from vassals properly so called. Affidata; a woman affianced, or betrothed. Cowell.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
John Bouvier · 1839
A tenant by fealty. Cunn. Dict. h. t.