01 n. The state of being a vassal, or feudatory.
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1.
The state of being a vassal, or feudatory.
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2.
Political servitude; dependence; subjection; slavery; as, the Greeks were held in vassalage by the Turks.
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3.
A territory held in vassalage.
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4.
Vassals, collectively; vassalry.[R.]
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5.
Valorous service, such as that performed by a vassal; valor; prowess; courage.[Obs.]