Vassa
noun
1.
Gustavus (Olaudah Equiano) c1745–1801? African slave, sold in the West Indies, and, after gaining freedom, abolitionist and writer in England.
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noun 1. (in the feudal system) a person granted the use of land, in return for rendering homage, fealty, and usually military service or its equivalent to a lord or other superior; feudal tenant. 2. a person holding some similar relation to a superior; a subject, subordinate, follower, or retainer. 3. a servant or slave. […]
- Vassalage
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adjective 1. of, relating to, or resembling a vassal or vassalage.
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