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Vassalage \Vas"sal*age\, n. [OE. vassalage, F. vasselage, LL.
vassallaticum.]
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1. The state of being a vassal, or feudatory.
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2. Political servitude; dependence; subjection; slavery; as,
the Greeks were held in vassalage by the Turks.
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3. A territory held in vassalage. "The Countship of Foix,
with six territorial vassalages." --Milman.
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4. Vassals, collectively; vassalry. [R.] --Shak.
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5. Valorous service, such as that performed by a vassal;
valor; prowess; courage. [Obs.] --Chaucer.
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