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View usage for: vassalage in British English (ˈvæsəlɪdʒ) noun1. (esp in feudal society)a. the condition of being a vassal or the obligations to which a vassal was liable b. the relationship between a vassal and his lord 2. subjection, servitude, or dependence in general 3. rare vassals collectively Also: vassalryvassalage in American English (ˈvæsəlɪdʒ) noun1. the state of being a vassal 2. the homage, loyalty, and service required of a vassal 3. dependence, servitude, or subjection 4. lands held by a vassal; fief Word origin OFr < ML vassallagiumExamples of 'vassalage' in a sentencevassalage Synonyms of 'vassalage'serfdom, slavery, dependence, bondage More Synonyms of vassalage Synonyms serfdom dependence subjection thraldom Additional synonymsDefinition slavery A terrible life of bondage was compounded by a guilty secret. Synonyms slavery, imprisonment, captivity, confinement, yoke, duress, servitude, enslavement, subjugation, serfdom, subjection, vassalage, thraldom, enthralment Definition slavery or bondage a life of servitude Synonyms slavery, bondage, enslavement, bonds, chains, obedience, thrall, subjugation, serfdom, vassalage, thraldom Definition the state or condition of being a slave My people have survived 300 years of slavery. Synonyms enslavement, servitude, subjugation, captivity, bondage, thrall, serfdom, vassalage, thraldom - vary
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