The state of being a vassal, or feudatory.
Political servitude; dependence; subjection; slavery; as, the Greeks were held in vassalage by the Turks.
A territory held in vassalage. "The Countship of Foix, with six territorial vassalages." Milman.
Vassals, collectively; vassalry. [R.] Shak.
Valorous service, such as that performed by a vassal; valor; prowess; courage. [Obs.] Chaucer.
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