vassal

language: fr

definitions

  1. noun
    A person who holds land from a superior in exchange for service and loyalty.
    fr: vassal
  2. adjective
    Subject to the authority of a superior; subservient.
    fr: soumis

examples

  1. The king ruled over many vassals.

    Le roi régnait sur de nombreux vassaux.

  2. A vassal state.

    Un État vassal.