vavasor
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of vavasor
1300–50; Middle English vavasour < Old French, perhaps contraction of Medieval Latin vassus vassōrum vassal of vassals; vassal
Example Sentences
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The vavasor had only one man-servant, and no maid for chamber or kitchen work.
From Four Arthurian Romances by Comfort, William Wistar
When he asked for news of the vavasor and his lady, of his own father and of his kingdom, the report they gave him was good and fair.
From Four Arthurian Romances by Comfort, William Wistar
Then, very joyful, he passed on a little farther until he saw reclining upon some steps a vavasor 17 well on in years.
From Four Arthurian Romances by Comfort, William Wistar
She is the daughter of a poor vavasor.
From Four Arthurian Romances by Comfort, William Wistar
The vavasor then without delay had saddled a bay palfrey.
From Four Arthurian Romances by Comfort, William Wistar
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