leal
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- leally adverb
- lealty noun
Etymology
Origin of leal
1250–1300; Middle English leel < Old French < Latin lēgālis legal; loyal
Example Sentences
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“You would do best to walk a middle course. Let men earn your trust with leal service ... but when they do, be generous and openhearted.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
“It is doing nothing that is hard, Uncle. Set a task for us, any task, and you shall find us as leal and obedient as any prince could hope for.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
“Dagmer Cleftjaw holds Torrhen’s Square. A fierce fighter, and a leal servant of House Greyjoy. I can deliver that castle to you, and its garrison as well.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
“Your Grace, I have the honor to be Quentyn Martell, a prince of Dome and your most leal subject.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
“I keep no secrets from my kin, nor from my leal lords and knights, good friends all.”
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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