suzerain
a sovereign or a state exercising political control over a dependent state.
History/Historical. a feudal overlord.
characteristic of or being a suzerain.
Origin of suzerain
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How to use suzerain in a sentence
Very lightly, though armed, the twain dismounted, and stood side by side before their suzerain.
God Wills It! | William Stearns DavisThe only hope of the Jews lay in the clemency of their victorious suzerain, and it did not fail them.
The Sacrifice of the Horse was an ancient Hindu custom practised by kings exercising suzerain powers over surrounding kings.
Maha-bharata | AnonymousAnd yet at Vienna was a suzerain who might chastise the official participators in a crime against the Empire's laws.
A German Pompadour | Marie HayYou must now take the pledge of fealty and homage to Charles, King of the Franks, as your suzerain seigneur.
The Iron Arrow Head or The Buckler Maiden | Eugne Sue
British Dictionary definitions for suzerain
/ (ˈsuːzəˌreɪn) /
a state or sovereign exercising some degree of dominion over a dependent state, usually controlling its foreign affairs
(as modifier): a suzerain power
a feudal overlord
(as modifier): suzerain lord
Origin of suzerain
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