liege
/liːdʒ/ · lie·ge
noun
- A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign. The liege of the kingdom was a powerful and wise ruler.
- A king or lord. The liege lord of the land was a just and fair ruler.
- The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman. The liege of the kingdom was a loyal and dedicated subject.
adjective
- Sovereign; independent; having authority or right to allegiance. The liege lord was a sovereign ruler with absolute authority.
- Serving an independent sovereign or master; bound by a feudal tenure; obliged to be faithful and loyal to a superior. The liege man was a vassal bound to serve his lord.
- Full; perfect; complete; pure. The liege of the kingdom was a perfect and just ruler.
Did you know? The term 'liege' is often associated with the medieval system of feudalism, where lords and vassals were bound by obligations of loyalty and service.