Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
liegemen
noun
ˈlī-ɡəˌmen
Definition
Feudal retainers or vassals who are bound by loyalty and duty to a lord.
Examples
- During medieval times, liegemen swore oaths of fealty to their lords.
- Many liegemen fought valiantly in battles to defend their lord’s territory.
Meaning
Liegemen are individuals who have pledged their allegiance to a lord in the feudal system, often in exchange for protection and land.
Synonyms
- Vassals
- Retainers
- Servants
