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vassalage

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vas⋅sal⋅age

  [vas-uh-lij]
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–noun
1. the state or condition of a vassal.
2. homage or service required of a vassal.
3. a territory held by a vassal.
4. vassals collectively.
5. dependence, subjection, or servitude.
Origin:
1275–1325; ME < MF; see vassal, -age
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vas·sal·age   (vās'ə-lĭj)   
n.  

  1. The condition of being a vassal.

  2. The service, homage, and fealty required of a vassal.

  3. A position of subordination or subjection; servitude.

  4. The land held by a vassal; a fief.

  5. Vassals, especially those of a particular lord, considered as a group.

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