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noun
- 1. a holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance. historical
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1. countable noun. In feudal society, a vassal was a man who gave military service to a lord, in return for which he was protected by the lord and received land to live on. 2. countable noun [usually singular] If you say that one country is a vassal of another, you mean that it is controlled by it.
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1. : a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant. 2. : one in a subservient or subordinate position. vassal adjective. Examples of vassal in a Sentence.
Use vassal when referring to a servant, or anyone wholly dependent on another, or to describe a place that is controlled by one that is more powerful. For example, during World War II, Poland was a vassal of Germany.
A vassal is a person who serves or owes allegiance to a lord or superior in a feudal system or a similar relationship. Learn more about the origin, history, and examples of the word vassal from Dictionary.com.
a country that depends on and is controlled by another country. a vassal state. Word Origin. See vassal in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: vassal. Definition of vassal noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
A vassal is a person who gives military service to a lord in feudal society, or a country that is controlled by another. Learn more about the word vassal, its pronunciation, synonyms, grammar, and usage with Collins Dictionary.
A vassal is a person who holds land or a position from a feudal lord in exchange for loyalty and service. Learn more about the origin, synonyms, and usage of the word vassal from various dictionaries and sources.
