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vassal [ˈvæsəl] n 1. (Historical Terms) (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (in feudal society) a man who entered into a personal relationship with a lord to whom he paid homage and fealty in return for protection and often a fief. A great vassal was in vassalage to a king and a rear vassal to a great vassal 2. a. a person, nation, etc., in a subordinate, suppliant, or dependent position relative to another b. (as modifier) vassal status adj
(Historical Terms) (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) of or relating to a vassal [via Old French from Medieval Latin vassallus, from vassus servant, of Celtic origin; compare Welsh gwas boy, Old Irish foss servant] vassal-less adj ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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