What does vasal mean?
A vasal is a person who is under the protection or control of a lord or a more powerful person. It can also refer to a person who is a vassal, a feudal tenant who holds land in exchange for military service or other forms of support.
Example
"The vasal was expected to provide military service to his lord in exchange for protection and land."
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