vassal
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A person who was granted land by a lord in exchange for loyalty and service, especially in feudal times.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The _____ owed the lord a portion of every harvest."
Answer: vassal
In your own words, what does "vassal" mean?
A person who was granted land by a lord in exchange for loyalty and service, especially in feudal times.
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