[f. VASSAL sb.] Vassalage.
 
1578.  T. N., trans. Conq. W. India, 50. These generally gave their vassalship to the King of Spaine into the handes of Hernando Cortez.
 
1841.  W. Spalding, Italy & It. Isl., I. 53. Their political rights were not affected by their vassalship.