liege
/lē(d)ZH/
adjective
concerned with or relating to the relationship between a feudal superior and a vassal.
"an oath of fealty and liege homage"
noun
a feudal superior or sovereign.
"the Scots obeyed him as their liege lord"
synonyms: liege lord, lord, feudal lord, seigneur, suzerain, overlord, master, chief, chieftain, superior, monarch, sovereign, baron, ruler
People also ask
What does my liege mean?
“my liege” is such an over the top form of address that it is often used in humour or sarcasm. Yes my liege literally means yess my lord, i will do it. Example Of Use.
What is the possible meaning of Liege?
: a vassal bound to feudal service and allegiance (see allegiance sense 1a) b. : a loyal subject. 2. : a feudal superior to whom allegiance and service are due.
Is a liege a king?
a lord or king: No man would break an oath to his liege. Yes, my liege. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.
What is the original meaning of Liege?
In an interesting etymological twist, the word at one time meant a leader of a band of free men — pretty much the opposite of its eventual meaning as a feudal lord. The word is not used much today, except in jest (see Python, Monty). Definitions of liege. a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service.
Liège
City in Belgium
Liège, a city along the Meuse River in Belgium’s French-speaking Wallonia region, has long been a commercial and cultural hub. Its old town is filled with landmarks dating to the medieval era, including the Romanesque Church of St. Bartholomew....
Official language: French
Area codes: 04
NIS code: 62063
Postal codes: 4000–4032
Province: Liège
Region: Wallonia
The meaning of LIEGE is having the right to feudal allegiance or service. How to use liege in a sentence.
noun · a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service. · a feudal vassal or subject.
/lidʒ/ · noun. a feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service. synonyms: liege lord. see moresee less · noun. a person holding a fief; a person who owes ...
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.