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Vassals

Verb / ˈvæsʌlz / Another word for vassals — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Vassals are people in the Middle Ages who were given land by a lord and in return, they promised to be loyal and fight for the lord.

Synonyms & similar words

liege vassal liegesubject feudatory liegeman subjects retainers liegemen dependents followers servants minions slaves bondsmen serfs peasants farmers tenants hinds villeins yeomen squires knights nobles aristocrats

Example sentences

  1. The vassals worked hard on the lord's land.
  2. The vassals were expected to be loyal to their lord.
  3. The lord gave the vassals land in exchange for their loyalty.
  4. The vassals were responsible for farming the lord's land.
  5. The vassals were trained to fight for their lord.

Quotes

  • 'I am but a humble vassal of the king,' said the knight.
  • 'The vassals must be loyal to their lord,' said the wise old man.
  • 'The vassals work hard for their lord,' said the farmer.

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