liegeman
a vassal; subject.
a faithful follower.
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How to use liegeman in a sentence
There he lived peacefully, and did homage to the king and became his liegeman and burgess.
Tales from the Old French | VariousEvery liegeman in the town must arm, mount, and ride this instant to Edinburgh.
The Black Douglas | S. R. CrockettThe little Irishman was Ford's most loyal liegeman, and a word was all that was needed to put him on his mettle.
Empire Builders | Francis LyndeHimself, though, durst not under welter of waters wager his life as loyal liegeman.
Beowulf | AnonymousThe93 Great Count was the younger brother and the liegeman of the Duke.
Sketches of Travel in Normandy and Maine | Edward A. Freeman
British Dictionary definitions for liegeman
/ (ˈliːdʒˌmæn) /
(formerly) the subject of a sovereign or feudal lord; vassal
a loyal follower
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