Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
liege
adjective/noun
/liːdʒ/
Definition
A feudal term referring to a lord or a vassal in a relationship of allegiance.
Examples
- The king was the liege lord of all the knights in his realm.
- As a liege subject, he owed loyalty to his sovereign.
- The term liege has historical significance in understanding medieval power dynamics.
Meaning
In a feudal system, liege denotes someone to whom allegiance and service are owed.
Synonyms
- lord
- feudal lord
- vassal
- baron
