noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin ~lus, from vassus servant, ~, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh gwas young man, servant Date: 14th century a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty ; a feudal tenant, one in a subservient or subordinate position, ~ adjective
VASSAL
Meaning of VASSAL in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012