Vassal

/ˈvæsəl/ noun verb adjective

The grantee of a fief, feud, or fee; one who keeps land of a superior, and who vows fidelity and homage to him, normally a lord of a manor; a feudatory; a feudal tenant.

What it means

  1. (noun) The grantee of a fief, feud, or fee; one who keeps land of a superior, and who vows fidelity and homage to him, normally a lord of a manor; a feudatory; a feudal tenant.
  2. (noun) A subordinate
  3. (verb) To treat as a vassal or to reduce to the position of a vassal; to subject to control; to enslave.
  4. (verb) To subordinate to someone or something.
  5. (adjective) Resembling a vassal; slavish; servile.

Letter analysis

  • Vassal contains 6 letters: 2 vowel(s) and 4 consonant(s).
  • It uses 4 unique letters.
  • Estimated syllable count: 2.
  • Scrabble-style letter score: 9.

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What does Vassal mean?

The grantee of a fief, feud, or fee; one who keeps land of a superior, and who vows fidelity and homage to him, normally a lord of a manor; a feudatory; a feudal tenant.

How many letters are in Vassal?

Vassal has 6 letters.

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