liegeman
a vassal; subject.
a faithful follower.
Origin of liegeman
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How to use liegeman in a sentence
And so, giving them his hand to kiss, took a gracious leave of those true liegemen.
God grant she may always be Our Queen that we may be her liegemen, leal and right trusty in all catastrophes!
The Broken Sword | Dennison WorthingtonThe morning had scarcely dawned when Apafi's tent was besieged by a host of visitors, petitioners, and liegemen.
'Midst the Wild Carpathians | Mr JkaiPakhas who should return to tell the Queen that the Ngatiapa are her liegemen.
Greater Britain | Charles Wentworth DilkeYe are all the king's liegemen, and ye should keep good faith with him.
Tales from the Old French | Various
British Dictionary definitions for liegeman
/ (ˈliːdʒˌmæn) /
(formerly) the subject of a sovereign or feudal lord; vassal
a loyal follower
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