vassal
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noun \ˈva-səl\Definition of VASSAL
1
: a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant
2
: one in a subservient or subordinate position
— vassal adjective
See Origin of VASSAL
Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin vassallus, from vassus servant, vassal, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh gwas young man, servant
First Known Use: 14th century
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