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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesvassalo
Pronunciation / Transliteration: vaˈsalu
"O vassalo prestava homenagem ao senhor."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A historical term referring to a vassal or one who holds land in exchange for fealty and allegiance to a lord.
"The historical text detailed the duties of the vasajo to the regional monarch." - 2
A dependent subordinate within a traditional hierarchical system.
"He acted as a loyal vasajo within the complex organizational structure."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Old Spanish and medieval Romance roots, 'vasajo' historically relates to vassalage, servitude, or a dependent retainer in feudal systems. Over time, it evolved into archaic and regional contexts signifying subordination or a vessel-like holder.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Vasajo" is said worldwide
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vassal
Transliteration: vasal
"Le vassal devait fidélité à son seigneur."
Vassall
Transliteration: vasal
"Der Vassall leistete seinem Herrn den Treueid."
vassallo
Transliteration: vasˈsallo
"Il vassallo giurava fedeltà al signore feudale."
vasallo
Transliteration: baˈsaʎo
"El vasallo servía fielmente al rey."
vassalo
Transliteration: vaˈsalu
"O vassalo prestava homenagem ao senhor."
सामंत
Transliteration: samant
"सामंत ने राजा के प्रति निष्ठा की शपथ ली।"
封臣
Transliteration: fēng chén
"封臣向领主宣誓效忠。"
봉신
Transliteration: bongsin
"봉신은 군주에게 충성을 맹세했습니다."
家臣
Transliteration: kashin
"家臣は主君に忠誠を誓った。"
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