5 letter words ending in EGE
5 letter words ending in EGE in English
Common 5 letter words ending in EGE with meaning
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LIEGE | Liege
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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. |
SIEGE | 1. Parts of Speech: Noun, Verb 2. Definitions:
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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:
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