vassal — a person who was given land by a feudal lord in return for loyalty and service
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who was given land by a feudal lord in return for loyalty and service
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæsəl/
Korean meaning: 봉건제도에서 영주에게 충성을 맹세하고 토지를 받은 신하, 가신
Korean pronunciation: **배**슬
Example Sentences
- In medieval times, becoming a vassal was like signing the world's first employment contract - except you couldn't quit and your boss owned your house!
- The vassal pledged his sword and service to the lord in exchange for protection and land.
- After the war, the defeated country had no choice but to become a vassal to the victorious empire.
vassal
NOUN//ˈvæsəl//
a person who was given land by a feudal lord in return for loyalty and service
a person who was given land by a feudal lord in return for loyalty and service
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The vassal serves his castle without hassle!
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Origin
중세 라틴어 'vassallus'에서 유래했으며, 이는 켈트어 'gwas(젊은 남자, 하인)'에서 나온 말입니다. 봉건제도의 핵심 개념으로 영주와 신하의 관계를 나타내는 용어였습니다.
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“In medieval times, becoming a vassal was like signing the world's first employment contract - except you couldn't quit and your boss owned your house!”
“The vassal pledged his sword and service to the lord in exchange for protection and land.”
“After the war, the defeated country had no choice but to become a vassal to the victorious empire.”
“He refused to be anyone's vassal, preferring freedom over security.”
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