vassalage

[ vas-uh-lij ]
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noun
  1. the state or condition of a vassal.

  2. homage or service required of a vassal.

  1. a territory held by a vassal.

  2. vassals collectively.

  3. dependence, subjection, or servitude.

Origin of vassalage

1
1275–1325; Middle English <Middle French; see vassal, -age

Other words from vassalage

  • sub·vas·sal·age, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for vassalage

vassalage

/ (ˈvæsəlɪdʒ) /


noun
  1. (esp in feudal society)

    • the condition of being a vassal or the obligations to which a vassal was liable

    • the relationship between a vassal and his lord

  2. subjection, servitude, or dependence in general

  1. rare vassals collectively

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