vavasor
(in the feudal system) a vassal ranking just below a baron.
Origin of vavasor
1- Also vav·a·sour [vav-uh-soor]. /ˈvæv əˌsʊər/.
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How to use vavasor in a sentence
Mr. Vavasour and his servant helped him out of his grave, and seated him on the side.
Yorkshire Oddities, Incidents and Strange Events | S. Baring-GouldHe summoned his confessor, and, accompanied by the chaplain, sent him to learn the vavasour's secret.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2) | Anatole FranceHaving heard the vavasour's secret the confessor and the chaplain took him to the King, who laughed at him.
The Life of Joan of Arc, Vol. 1 and 2 (of 2) | Anatole France"If the sovereign could only know her best friends," said Sir Vavasour, with a sigh.
Sybil | Benjamin Disraeli"We were in the first batch of baronets," said Sir Vavasour.
Sybil | Benjamin Disraeli
British Dictionary definitions for vavasor
vavasour (ˈvævəˌsʊə)
/ (ˈvævəˌsɔː) /
(in feudal society) the noble or knightly vassal of a baron or great lord who also has vassals himself: Also: vavassor
Origin of vavasor
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