Definitions for: Vavasor

Webster (1913) Definition: 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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