liegeman

[ leej-muhn, leezh- ]

noun

, plural liege·men.

1. a vassal; subject.
2. a faithful follower.

liegeman

/ ˈliːdʒˌmæn /

noun

1. (formerly) the subject of a sovereign or feudal lord; vassal
2. a loyal follower

Word History and Origins

Origin of liegeman¹

Middle English word dating back to 1300–50; liege, man

Example Sentences

There he lived peacefully, and did homage to the king and became his liegeman and burgess.

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Every liegeman in the town must arm, mount, and ride this instant to Edinburgh.

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The little Irishman was Ford's most loyal liegeman, and a word was all that was needed to put him on his mettle.

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Himself, though, durst not under welter of waters wager his life as loyal liegeman.

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The93 Great Count was the younger brother and the liegeman of the Duke.

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