Vassalage Definition & Meaning

vassalage
noun
  1. the state of a serf

"Vassalage" in song lyrics

See how vassalage is used in real songs:

  • "Lord of my love, to whom in vassalage"
    William Shakespeare — Sonnet XXVI

Usage tips for "vassalage"

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