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
On the other side of the river is Weston Hall, the property of the Vavasours through a long succession.
The Tresham Papers contain much information respecting the Vavasours as dependants of that family.
This shows the confidential nature of the Vavasours' employment as amanuenses by Tresham in such matters.
Vavasours voice rang drearily, as if that were the least of ills that could befall him.
Through Welsh Doorways | Jeannette Augustus MarksYou will remember, reader, that Mr. Vavasours place was near Lee.
The Romance of His Life | Mary Cholmondeley
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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