Vadelect
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Vadelect is a noun meaning (obsolete) A personal servant; a man who is a member of the household staff.
Meaning
(obsolete) A personal servant; a man who is a member of the household staff.
Example Sentences
But if the sherife be a vadelect of the crowne, or other meniall servant of the king, there the challenge is good (5).
My men at arms are ready for mounting, and I will give orders to my vadelect " to have my own arms ready for a present adventure.”
In Edward IV.'s days, while he was contending with King Henry VI. for the crown, they got possession of Guernsey, but were beat off by the valour of Richard Harleston, vadelect of the crown, as he was then called, for which the king rewarded him with the government, both of the island and castle.
Word Forms
- vadelects
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vailer, velitary, voider, vaywode, waivod, vasal.
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