Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vavassor
Noun
/vəˈvæsər/
Definition
A vassal of a vassal; a nobleman or feudal lord who has a lord of their own but also owes allegiance to another lord.
Examples
- The vavassor pledged loyalty to the duke, acknowledging the chain of allegiance in the feudal system.
- As a vavassor, he managed his own lands while owing military service to his primary lord.
Meaning
In the feudal system, a vavassor is a person who holds a position in the hierarchy of vassals, representing a subordinate layer under a higher lord.
Synonyms
- Sub-vassal
- Liege
- Junior vassal
