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liege

/liːdʒ/

/lidʒ/

Translations

liegenoun

lieges

/liːdʒ/

/lidʒ/

suzerainTerme féodal.

The knight pledged his loyalty to his liege, promising to serve him faithfully in battle.

Le chevalier prêta serment de fidélité à son suzerain, promettant de le servir loyalement au combat.

Additional translations

fidèleAu sens de sujet ou partisan loyal ; registre soutenu ou historique.

Synonyms

liegeadjective

more liege

Comp.

most liege

Super.

/liːdʒ/

/lidʒ/

ligeDans le vocabulaire féodal ; employé surtout dans des expressions comme « seigneur lige » ou « homme lige ».

The liege lord demanded loyalty and service from his vassals.

Le seigneur lige exigeait la loyauté et le service de ses vassaux.

Synonyms

liegenoun

A feudal superior or sovereign to whom allegiance and service are due.

The knight pledged his loyalty to his liege, promising to serve him faithfully in battle.

A loyal subject or follower.

As a liege of the king, he was granted lands and titles in exchange for his unwavering support.

liegeadjective

Having the right to the allegiance and service of subjects or vassals.

The liege lord demanded loyalty and service from his vassals.

Loyal or faithful, especially in a feudal context.

The knight was liege to his king, serving him with unwavering dedication.