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 ]