Liege
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /liːd͡ʒ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Liege is a noun meaning A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign.
Meaning
A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign.
More Meanings
- (in full liege lord) A king or lord.
- The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman.
- Sovereign; independent; having authority or right to allegiance.
- Serving an independent sovereign or master; bound by a feudal tenure; obliged to be faithful and loyal to a superior, such as a vassal to his lord; faithful.
- (obsolete, law) Full; perfect; complete; pure.
Example Sentences
a liege lord
a liege man; a liege subject
Kings, my liege, may take a lesson from him
More health and happiness betide my liege / Than can my care-tuned tongue deliver him!
Word Forms
- lieges
Synonyms for liege
Depending on context, synonyms include vassal, feudatory, liegeman, loyal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include liegeman, feudatory, vassal, loyal, seigneur, sovereign.
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