5 letter words ending in EGE

Liege 1. Parts of Speech:

Noun, Adjective

2. Definitions:

Noun: a feudal superior or sovereign

Adjective: loyal and faithful to a superior or sovereign

3. Pronunciations:

US: /liːdʒ/

UK: /liːdʒ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "liege" originated from the Old French word "légat" which means "lieutenant". In medieval times, a liege was a feudal lord or sovereign to whom a vassal owed loyalty and service. The term "liege lord" was commonly used in feudal contexts to refer to the highest ranking lord to whom a vassal owed allegiance. Today, the term "liege" is used primarily as an adjective to describe someone who is loyal and faithful to a superior or sovereign.

5. Synonyms:

loyal, faithful, devoted, dedicated, obedient

6. Related Words:

ledge, siege, liege, siege

7. Example Sentences:

Noun: The knight pledged his loyalty to his liege.

Adjective: The soldiers were fiercely loyal to their liege lord.

1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb

2. Definitions:

1. a. Noun: a military operation in which an enemy is surrounded by an armed force, often with the aim of capturing a fortified place.
2. b. Verb: to surround and attack a place with armed forces.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /siːdʒ/
• UK: /siːdʒ/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "siege" comes from the Old French word "sege" which means "seat" or "throne". The word was used in the context of warfare from the 14th century onwards. A siege is a military operation in which an enemy is surrounded by an armed force, often with the aim of capturing a fortified place. The verb form "siege" means to surround and attack a place with armed forces.

5. Synonyms:

• blockade
• encirclement
• besiegement
• investiture

6. Related Words:

• seize
• singe
• segue
• sedge
• sweig

7. Example Sentences:

1. a. The city is under siege by enemy forces.
2. b. The rebels have decided to siege the government building.