liegeman
Americannoun
plural
liegemen-
a vassal; subject.
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a faithful follower.
noun
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(formerly) the subject of a sovereign or feudal lord; vassal
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a loyal follower
Etymology
Origin of liegeman
Example Sentences
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It is known to your Majesty that my son is your liegeman, and, if it please you, your kinsman also.
From A Letter Book Selected with an Introduction on the History and Art of Letter-Writing by Saintsbury, George
"A very promising liegeman, truly, De Montfort!" turning savagely to the Count.
From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John
There he lived peacefully, and did homage to the king and became his liegeman and burgess.
From Tales from the Old French by Various
Of a truth, if I could desire aught but your goodwill, in nowise could I hold you as the lady of my heart, nor myself as your liegeman.
From The Book of the Duke of True Lovers by Pisan, Christin? de
I am not pleading for the murderer, but for my po' liegeman who knew no law of God or man higheh than what he mistakenly took to be his masteh's desiah.
From The King of Arcadia by Lynde, Francis
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