liege
word
Definition
A 'liege' is a feudal lord or sovereign to whom loyalty and service are owed, especially during the Middle Ages.
Usage & Nuances
'Liege' is an old-fashioned, formal word, commonly found in historical or fantasy contexts. It refers to a relationship of loyalty between a lord and their vassal. Rarely used in modern conversation; usually appears in literature, films, or games set in medieval times.
Spanish: señor feudal - soberanoPortuguese (BR): suserano - senhor feudalPortuguese (PT): suserano - senhor feudalChinese (Simplified): 领主 - 君主Chinese (Traditional): 領主 - 君主Hindi: शासक - अधिपतिArabic: السيد الإقطاعي - الحاكمBengali: স্বামী - রাজস্বামীRussian: сюзерен - господин (феодал)Japanese: 主君 - 君主Vietnamese: chúa tể - lãnh chúaKorean: 군주 - 주군Turkish: efendi (feodal) - sâhipUrdu: آقا (جاگیردار) - مالک (فیوڈل نظام میں)Indonesian: tuan feodal - penguasa
Example Sentences
The liege demanded taxes from all his vassals.
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Each vassal was bound to serve his liege in battle.
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"My liege, your people await your orders," said the advisor.
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In many fantasy novels, rulers are addressed as "my liege."
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The loyal subjects knelt before their liege at the coronation.
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The knight swore loyalty to his liege.
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