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vassal

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun vassal has 1 sense
  1. vassal, liege, liegeman, liege subject, feudatory - a person holding a fief
    --1 is a kind of follower

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Vassal

Definition

A vassal is a person who owes loyalty and military service to a feudal lord or monarch.

Parts of Speech

  • Noun
  • Adjective
  • Verb (used with object)

Senses and Usages

Noun

1. A vassal as a person:

Example sentence: The vassal pledged allegiance to the king.

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2. A vassal as a feudal tenant or subordinate:

Example sentence: The vassal received land from the lord in exchange for military service.

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Adjective

1. Relating to or characteristic of a vassal:

Example sentence: The vassal obligations varied depending on the lordship.

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Verb (used with object)

1. To treat as a vassal:

Example sentence: The lord vassaled his loyal subjects.

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