vassalagem

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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From vassalo (vassal) +‎ -agem.

Pronunciation

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  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /va.saˈla.ʒẽj̃/ [va.saˈla.ʒẽɪ̯̃]
 

Noun

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vassalagem f (uncountable)

  1. (historical) vassalage
  2. (historical) tribute (payment made by a feudal vassal to his lord)
    Synonyms: tributo, preito, homenagem
  3. (historical) group of vassals
  4. (figurative) state of submission or dependency

See also

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Further reading

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