CEFR C2

liegeman

noun

Meaning

A person who owes feudal allegiance and service to a lord or sovereign.

Examples

The king gathered his trusted liegemen to discuss the defense of the northern border.
Bound by his oath, the liegeman stood ready to sacrifice his life for his master's cause.

Synonyms: vassal, subject, follower, retainer

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liegeman (C2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈliːdʒmən/

Definition

A person who owes feudal allegiance and service to a lord or sovereign.

Examples

The king gathered his trusted liegemen to discuss the defense of the northern border.
Bound by his oath, the liegeman stood ready to sacrifice his life for his master's cause.
Historians often study the complex social contracts that defined the relationship between a lord and his liegeman.

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