leud

noun

ˈlüd

plural leuds

-dz

or leudes

-ˌdēz

: a feudal tenant or vassal in the ancient Frankish kingdoms

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin leudes (plural), of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German liuti people (plural of liut person, people)

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