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vassalage

[ vas-uh-lij ]
/ ˈvæs ə lɪdʒ /
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noun
the state or condition of a vassal.
homage or service required of a vassal.
a territory held by a vassal.
vassals collectively.
dependence, subjection, or servitude.
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Origin of vassalage

1275–1325; Middle English <Middle French; see vassal, -age

OTHER WORDS FROM vassalage

sub·vas·sal·age, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for vassalage

vassalage
/ (ˈvæsəlɪdʒ) /

noun
(esp in feudal society)
  1. the condition of being a vassal or the obligations to which a vassal was liable
  2. the relationship between a vassal and his lord
subjection, servitude, or dependence in general
rare vassals collectively
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