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Meaning of
vassal
in English
vassal
us
//ˈvæ.səl//
uk
//ˈvæs.əl//
#uncommon
Plural
vassals
Definitions
Noun
subordinate
granted
land
use
;
provides
fidelity
,
homage
The
king
granted
land
to
his
loyal
vassal
in
exchange
for
military
service
.
a
feudal
tenant
;
land
holder
(
of
a
lord
)
The
vassal
was
required
to
provide
annual
tribute
to
his
lord
as
a
sign
of
fealty
.
direct
subordinate
;
bound
by
vows
The
lord
demanded
absolute
loyalty
from
his
vassal
in
times
of
war
.
any
subordinate
;
closely
tied
to
a
superior
The
vassal
state
was
economically
dependent
on
its
dominant
neighbor
.
