Vavasor

Vavasor
Vavasor 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.] [1913 Webster]

Vavasours subdivide again to vassals, exchanging land and cattle, human or otherwise, against fealty. --Motley. [1913 Webster]


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  • vavasor — vav•a•sor [[t]ˈvæv əˌsɔr, ˌsoʊr[/t]] n. why a feudal vassal ranking just below a baron • Etymology: 1300–50; ME vavasour < OF, perh. contr. of ML vassus vassōrum vassal of vassals; see vassal …   From formal English to slang

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  • Powell, Vavasor — ▪ Welsh preacher born 1617, Knucklas, Radnorshire, Wales died Oct. 27, 1670, London       Welsh preacher and Fifth Monarchist during the English Civil Wars and Commonwealth.       Educated at Jesus College, Oxford, he came under the influence of… …   Universalium

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