vassalage

noun
UK: /ˈvæsəlɪdʒ/
US: /ˈvæsəlɪdʒ/

  1. The state of being a vassal; a position of subordination or servitude.

    1. His vassalage was to the king.
    2. The kingdom's vassalage to the neighboring empire was deeply resented by many citizens.

  2. The duties or services required of a vassal to a lord.

    1. He performed his vassalage with loyalty.
    2. The terms of vassalage included military service and annual payments to the lord.

Synonyms

dependence allegiance fealty subordination servitude

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "vassalage" in English means: The state of being a vassal; a position of subordination or servitude., The duties or services required of a vassal to a lord..

The phonetic transcription of "vassalage" is /ˈvæsəlɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈvæsəlɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "vassalage": dependence, allegiance, fealty, subordination, servitude.

Example usage of "vassalage": "His vassalage was to the king.". More examples on the page.