Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A confidential vassal.

  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    In early feudal law. A confidentlal vassal. A term applied to the followers or dependents of the ancient German chiefs, and of the kings and counis of the Franks. Burrill.