Meanings (ES + gloss)
vasallo
The grantee of a fief, a subordinate granted use of a superior's land and its income in exchange for vows of fidelity and homage and (typically) military service.
It was superimposed on rules of conduct evolved at an earlier date as the spontaneous expression of class consciousness; rules that pertained to the fealty of vassals (the transiti…
The manor's vassals owed first fruits and a tithe to the parish church, another 10% to the lord (including at least 50 eels), a week or two each year of service in the manor's upke…
vasallo
Any direct subordinate bound by such vows to a superior.
The king ordered his vassals to join him on the crusade unless they had a written note signed by the archbishop or pope.
Phrases
Meanings (ES + gloss)
avasallar
To treat as a vassal or to reduce to the position of a vassal; to subject to control; to enslave.
avasallar
To subordinate to someone or something.
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