Definitions for: Vassalage

[n] the state of a serf

Webster (1913) Definition: Vas"sal*age, n. [OE. vassalage, F. vasselage, LL.
vassallaticum.]
1. The state of being a vassal, or feudatory.

2. Political servitude; dependence; subjection; slavery; as,
the Greeks were held in vassalage by the Turks.

3. A territory held in vassalage. ``The Countship of Foix,
with six territorial vassalages.'' --Milman.

4. Vassals, collectively; vassalry. [R.] --Shak.

5. Valorous service, such as that performed by a vassal;
valor; prowess; courage. [Obs.] --Chaucer.

Synonyms: serfdom, serfhood

See Also: servitude

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