VASSAL


Meaning of VASSAL in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' va-s ə l

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin vassallus, from vassus servant, vassal, of Celtic origin; akin to W gwas young man, servant

Date: 14th century

1 : a person under the protection of a feudal lord to whom he has vowed homage and fealty : a feudal tenant

2 : one in a subservient or subordinate position

– vassal adjective

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.