What does LIEGE mean?

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.