subastral

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William requires oath of fidelity from his subvassals.

From An Introduction to the History of Western Europe by Robinson, James Harvey

These words, "in fee, with right of inheritance," leave no doubt that the great vassals of the crown were absolute proprietors, and that all their subvassals had the same right of holding in perpetuity.

From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 05 (From Charlemagne to Frederick Barbarossa) by Horne, Charles F. (Charles Francis)

He might have vassals and subvassals, and often was himself a vassal, not only of the king but also of some neighboring lord.

From An Introduction to the History of Western Europe by Robinson, James Harvey

By granting fiefs of land or money to subvassals, they gained new dependents.

From An Introduction to the History of Western Europe by Robinson, James Harvey

Next to them came an intermediate class of nobles of the second order, generally subvassals of the king, and below these the simple knights.

From An Introduction to the History of Western Europe by Robinson, James Harvey