liege (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈliːdʒ/
Definition
A feudal lord to whom allegiance and service are due; a sovereign.
Examples
The king was the ultimate liege of all the nobles in the land.
A vassal owed military service to his liege in exchange for protection and land.
The knight knelt before his liege, swearing an oath of fealty.
How to Use liege
- liege lord (collocation)
- A feudal lord to whom allegiance is owed. — "The squire hoped to one day serve a noble liege lord."
- oath of liege (collocation)
- A formal promise of loyalty and service to a feudal lord. — "Upon receiving the land, the vassal took an oath of liege."
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