| 释义 |
vassal/ˈvæs(ə)l/n. 1 hist. a holder of land by feudal tenure on conditions of homage and allegiance [史义] (指封建时代的)封臣；诸侯；臣属；属国，附庸国 2 literary a humble dependant [文学用语]附庸；仆从 □ vassalage n.[Middle English via Old French from medieval Latin vassallus ‘retainer’, of Celtic origin, the root vassus corresponding to Old Breton uuas, Welsh gwas, Irish foss: cf. VAVASOUR] |