liege

¹liege

adj \ˈlēj\

Definition of LIEGE

1

a : having the right to feudal allegiance or service <his liege lord> b : obligated to render feudal allegiance and service

2

: faithful, loyal

Origin of LIEGE

Middle English, from Anglo-French lige, from Late Latin laeticus, from laetus serf, of Germanic origin; akin to OldFrisian let serf

First Known Use: 14th century

Other History Terms

agonistic, carpetbagger, enceinte, fief, historiography, paladin

Rhymes with LIEGE

siege