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- [vas-uh-lij]
- /ˈvæs ə lɪdʒ/
- /ˈvæsəlɪʤ/
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- [vas-uh-lij]
- /ˈvæs ə lɪdʒ/
Definitions of vassalage word
- noun vassalage the state or condition of a vassal. 1
- noun vassalage homage or service required of a vassal. 1
- noun vassalage a territory held by a vassal. 1
- noun vassalage vassals collectively. 1
- noun vassalage dependence, subjection, or servitude. 1
- noun vassalage the condition of being a vassal or the obligations to which a vassal was liable 0
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Origin of vassalage
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Middle French; see vassal, -age
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Parts of speech for Vassalage
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
vassalage popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
vassalage usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for vassalage
noun vassalage
- captivity — Captivity is the state of being kept imprisoned or enclosed.
- committal — Committal is the process of officially sending someone to a prison or to hospital.
- durance — incarceration or imprisonment (often used in the phrase durance vile).
- feudalism — the feudal system, or its principles and practices.
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