Covarecas

/ˌkoʊvəˈreɪkəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of covarecan; multiple feudal tenants or vassals with similar status in medieval Iberian societies.

Etymology

Spanish or Portuguese plural of 'covarecan,' maintaining the original form with the addition of '-s' for plural.

Kelly Says

Finding the plural form 'covarecas' in historical documents shows medieval Spain and Portugal had complex feudal systems that used different terminology than Northern Europe—revealing how varied medieval society really was.

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