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Vassal
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a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord in exchange for protection and land
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In medieval Europe, a vassal pledged loyalty and military support to their feudal lord in exchange for land and protection.
As a vassal of the king, the knight was bound by oath to serve him in times of war and peace.
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