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vassal

/ˈvæsəl/
Meanings
  • noun

    A feudal lord's subordinate, holding lands and titles in exchange for military service and allegiance.

    - "The vassal swore loyalty to his lord."
    - "The vassal's lands were confiscated for disloyalty."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈvæsəl/



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Synonyms

dependant , servant , slave , subject
Rhymes
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mall , call , hall
Variants
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vassal , vassals
Etymology
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Old French 'vasal' from Latin 'servus' meaning 'slave' or 'servant'.

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  1. The term 'vassal' comes from the Latin word 'servus', meaning 'slave' or 'servant'.

  2. The relationship between a lord and his vassals was formalized through a swearing of oaths and the exchange of symbols such as a fief or a token.

  3. The feudal system of lords and vassals was prevalent in Europe from the Middle Ages until the 18th century.

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  1. Feudalism: A social and political system based on land tenure, where lords granted lands to vassals in exchange for military service and allegiance.

  2. Fief: A grant of land made by a lord to a vassal in exchange for military service and allegiance.

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In feudal Europe, a vassal was a lord's subordinate, holding lands and titles in exchange for military service and allegiance. The relationship was formalized through a swearing of oaths and the exchange of symbols such as a fief or a token. This system of loyalty and protection was crucial in maintaining order and stability in the Middle Ages.

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    - Imagine a medieval scene with a vassal swearing loyalty to his lord, holding a sword and a piece of land.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'vassal' with the concept of loyalty and feudalism.

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    - Remember 'Vassals were Valiant Servants' to help remember the meaning.

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