Liege

Pronunciation: /ˈliːdʒ/

Liege (noun)

  1. a person of high rank who others owe loyalty and service to in medieval times
  2. a person who is loyal and serves a ruler or lord

Examples

  • The knight pledged his loyalty to his liege.
  • The liege granted land to his vassals.

Common collocations: swear allegiance to a liege, serve a liege, loyal to the liege, faithful liege, dutiful liege

Synonyms of Liege

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Liege

  • — In the context of hierarchy and authority.