MEANING
1. A feudal lord entitled to a subordinate's allegiance, often used as a form of address.
2. A vassal owing allegiance to a feudal lord.
3. Relating to or bound by an obligation of feudal allegiance.
Use it for
formal address; sworn service; personal bonds of ruleMake deference audible while clarifying who owes loyalty to whom.
Words that belong together
- my liege
- serve one's liege
- liege lord
On the page
My liege, the western bridge is no longer ours.
He would not draw a sword against his liege.
Her liege remembered every oath except his own.
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Word forms
- Base
- liege
Usage notes
Primary category: fantasy. The noun can also mean a vassal; identify the intended relation. Adjectival liege marks an obligation of loyalty. Noun: liege; plural lieges.
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