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Word: Vassal
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late Middle English: via Old French from medieval Latin vassallus ‘retainer’, of Celtic origin; compare with vavasour
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈvasl
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance.
Short Definition:holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance
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