vassal
Pronunciation:
/ˈvæsəl/noun
Definitions
The grantee of a fief, feud, or fee; one who keeps land of a superior, and who vows fidelity and homage to him, normally a lord of a manor; a feudatory; a feudal tenant.
A subordinate
Synonyms:dependantservantslavesubject
verb
Definitions
To treat as a vassal or to reduce to the position of a vassal; to subject to control; to enslave.
To subordinate to someone or something.
adjective
Definitions
Resembling a vassal; slavish; servile.