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suzerainOne entry found. Main Entry: su·zer·ain Pronunciation: \ˈsü-zə-rən, -ˌrān; ˈsüz-rən\ Function: noun Etymology: French, from Middle French souserain, from sus up (from Latin sursum, from sub- up + versum -ward, from neuter of versus, past participle of vertere to turn) + -erain (as in soverain sovereign) — more at sub-, worth Date: 1807 1 : a superior feudal lord to whom fealty is due : overlord
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