lealty
- a word derived from leal.
Example Sentences
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Then the King did likewise and bade him take his seat on the throne of kingship; whereupon they all arose and kissed King Hasan's hands and did homage to him, and swore lealty to him.
From The Book of the Thousand Nights and a Night — Volume 05 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
Ill will do I owe this king of yours and all who hold lealty to him.
From In the Court of King Arthur by Lowe, Samuel E. (Samuel Edward)
Yonder man is more like the giants in romaunts than a man of mould like ourselves; and yet Christians might take an example from him for his lealty.
From The Fair Maid of Perth Or, St. Valentine's Day by Scott, Walter, Sir
Though I find no knightly fee Waiting on my lealty, High upon the gallows-tree Faithful to my fealty, What had I but love and youth, Hope and fame in season?
From Collected Poems Volume One by Noyes, Alfred
“You renounce them now, in the clear light of restored reason; and you swear future lealty to us and to Holy Church,” the aged Father continued.
From Carmen Ariza by Stocking, Charles Francis
