Liege
noun
A ruler or lord that someone is supposed to obey or be loyal to.
He pledged his loyalty to his liege during the knighting ceremony.
Often appears as...
- liege lord
- liege man
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
adjective
Related to the relationship between a feudal superior and a vassal.
He was liege to the king, owing him service and loyalty.
Often appears as...
- liege duty
- liege lord
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
noun
A ruler or lord that someone is supposed to obey or be loyal to.
He pledged his loyalty to his liege during the knighting ceremony.
Often appears as...
- liege lord
- liege man
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
adjective
Related to the relationship between a feudal superior and a vassal.
He was liege to the king, owing him service and loyalty.
Often appears as...
- liege duty
- liege lord
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Feudal Allegiance
Indicates a personal oath of loyalty to a figure of authority in medieval contexts.
Knights would ride into battle for their liege without hesitation.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
Implies a relationship where one person has a dominant role over another.
As peasants, they worked the land for their liege.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Loyalty
Shows historical use, primarily in tales or discussions about the past.
The vassals gathered to discuss the demands of their liege.
Pro Tip 1/3Feudal Allegiance
Indicates a personal oath of loyalty to a figure of authority in medieval contexts.
Knights would ride into battle for their liege without hesitation.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
Implies a relationship where one person has a dominant role over another.
As peasants, they worked the land for their liege.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Loyalty
Shows historical use, primarily in tales or discussions about the past.
The vassals gathered to discuss the demands of their liege.
Pro Tip 1/3Feudal Allegiance
Indicates a personal oath of loyalty to a figure of authority in medieval contexts.
Knights would ride into battle for their liege without hesitation.
Pro Tip 2/3Power Dynamics
Implies a relationship where one person has a dominant role over another.
As peasants, they worked the land for their liege.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Loyalty
Shows historical use, primarily in tales or discussions about the past.
The vassals gathered to discuss the demands of their liege.
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