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.

Synonyms of liegeman

Words with a similar meaning to liegeman:

• vassal
• subject
• follower
• retainer

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