For Vassal we have terms and definitions in 3 topics. The topics are Feudal, Global History and William Shakespeare.

Vassal (Feudal)

A free man who holds land (fief) from a lord to whom he pays homage
and swears fealty. He owes various services and obligations, primarily
military. But he is also required to advise his lord and pay him the
traditional feudal aids required on the knighting of the lords eldest son,
the marriage of the lords eldest daughter and the ransoming of the lord
should he be held captive.

Vassal (Global History)

In medieval Europe, a sworn supporter of a king or lord committed to rendering specified military service to that king or lord. (p. 256)

Vassal (William Shakespeare)

Base, wretched fellow.

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