VASSALAGE

vassalage (vas-[schwa]l-ij), n. Hist. 1. The state of being a vassal or feudatory. — Also termed vasseleria. 2. The service required of a vassal. — Also termed vassaticum; main-rent. 3. The territory held by a vassal; a fief or fee. 4. Vassals collectively. 5. The dominion or authority of a feudal superior over vassals. 6. […]