n. [ OE. vassalage, F. vasselage, LL. vassallaticum. ] [ 1913 Webster ] 1. The state of being a vassal, or feudatory. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. Political servitude; dependence; subjection; slavery; as, the Greeks were held in vassalage by the Turks. [ 1913 Webster ] 3. A territory held in vassalage. “The Countship of Foix, with six territorial vassalages.” Milman. [ 1913 Webster ] 4. Vassals, collectively; vassalry. [ R. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ] 5. Valorous service, such as that performed by a vassal; valor; prowess; courage. [ Obs. ] Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ] |