vassal
vassal
[ˈvas(ə)l]
noun
vassalage
noun
语源
[ˈvas(ə)l]
noun
- (historical)a holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance
(史)（封建时代）封臣；臣属
■a person or country in a subordinate position to another
家臣；仆人；邑从
[as modifier]a vassal state of the Chinese empire.
中国封建王朝的附庸国。
vassalage
noun
语源
- late Middle English: via Old French from medieval Latin vassallus 'retainer', of Celtic origin; compare with vavasour
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