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Vavasor
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What's The Definition Of Vavasor?Synonyms | Synonyms for Vavasor: Related Terms | Find terms related to Vavasor: See Also | Vavasor In Webster's Dictionary \Vav"a*sor\, n. [OE. vavasour, OF. vavassor, vavassour,
F. vavasseur, LL. vavassor, probably contr. from vassus
vassorum vassal of the vassals. See {Vassal}.] (Feud. Law)
The vassal or tenant of a baron; one who held under a baron,
and who also had tenants under him; one in dignity next to a
baron; a title of dignity next to a baron. --Burrill. ``A
worthy vavasour.'' --Chaucer. [Also written {vavasour},
{vavassor}, {valvasor}, etc.]
Vavasours subdivide again to vassals, exchanging land
and cattle, human or otherwise, against fealty.
--Motley.
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