VASSAL in a Sentence

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 Meanings and Examples of VASSAL
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vassal
 n.  grantee of a fief, feud, or fee; one who holds land of superior; feudatory; feudal tenant
Classic Sentence:
1  Ay, gracious sir," answered the Jew, with more confidence; "and knight and yeoman, squire and vassal, may bless the goodly gift which Heaven hath assigned to her.
Ivanhoe By Walter Scott
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXV
2  Many of his vassals had assembled at the news of his death, and followed the bier with all the external marks, at least, of dejection and sorrow.
Ivanhoe By Walter Scott
Context  Highlight   In CHAPTER XXXII.
3  But even more mischievous are they who, besides the estates I have spoken of, are lords of strongholds and castles, and have vassals and retainers who render them obedience.
Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livius By Niccolo Machiavelli
Context  Highlight   In BOOK 1: CHAPTER LV.
Example Sentence:
1  The vassal swore that he would be loyal to the king forever.
2  Opponents of the treaty argue that monetary union will turn France into a vassal of Germany.