transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈva-səl ]
noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin vassallus, from vassus servant, vassal, of Celtic origin; akin to Welsh 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