vassaless

Meanings

• noun

  A person who holds land or other property from a monarch in return for military service or other feudal obligations.

  - "The vassal pledged his loyalty to the king."
  - "The vassals of the medieval feudal system were bound to their lords by a complex system of duties and privileges."

• noun

  A person who is subordinate or dependent on another for support, protection, or guidance.

  - "The young artist was the vassal of a famous painter."
  - "The company was the vassal of a larger corporation."

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Variants

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vassal , vassals

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Etymology

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From Old French 'vasal' or 'vassallus', meaning 'servant, soldier' or 'follower'. Derived from 'vas', meaning 'container' or 'carrier'.

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1. The term 'vassal' comes from the Old French word 'vasal', meaning 'servant' or 'soldier'.

2. The vassal system was a key component of feudalism, which was the dominant social and political structure in Europe from the 9th to the 15th centuries.

3. Vassals were granted lands and titles in exchange for their military service and loyalty to their liege lords.

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1. Feudalism: A social and political system based on land tenure, in which lords granted land to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.

2. Liege Lord: A medieval lord who granted lands and titles to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty.

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In medieval Europe, the vassal system was a central component of feudalism, which was the dominant social and political structure of Europe from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Vassals were granted lands and titles in exchange for their military service and loyalty to their liege lords.

How to Memorize "vassaless"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a medieval scene with a lord sitting on his throne and his vassals kneeling before him, pledging their loyalty.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'vassal' with the concept of loyalty and feudalism.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering that 'vassals' were 'valuable servants' in medieval Europe.

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