vassal

[US]/'væs(ə)l/
[UK]/'væsl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. feudal lord; feudal subject
adj. subject to a feudal lord

Phrases & Collocations

vassal state

Example Sentences

The vassal owed allegiance to the king.

The vassal paid tribute to the feudal lord.

The vassal served his overlord faithfully.

The vassal received land in exchange for military service.

The vassal swore an oath of loyalty to his liege lord.

The vassal provided military support to his feudal lord.

The vassal was granted certain rights by his lord.

The vassal's duties included paying taxes and providing military aid.

The vassal held a fief granted by the king.

The vassal owed military service to his feudal superior.

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