liege

• Adjectif désignant ce qui relève d'un seigneur ou d'un suzerain, ou une personne fidèle et dévouée à son seigneur ou à son souverain dans le système féodal. Peut aussi qualifier un lien de vassalité ou une loyauté absolue.

An archaic adjective meaning loyal or faithful, especially in the context of a feudal lord or sovereign.

1. C2formalbritish

   Owing or owed feudal allegiance and service, typically in the context of a lord-vassal relationship.

   Lige (féodalité)

   • The knight swore a liege oath to his king.
   • He was a liege lord to many vassals.
   • The liege bond required loyalty and military service.

   Synonymesfeudalfeudatoryvassal

• Nom avec deux sens liés dans le contexte féodal : il peut désigner un vassal lié par fidélité et service à un seigneur, ou le seigneur lui-même qui a droit à cette fidélité et à ce service.

A noun with two related meanings in a feudal context: it can refer to a vassal who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lord, or to the feudal lord who is entitled to that allegiance and service.

1. Feudal vassalC2formalbritish

   A person who holds land from a feudal lord and owes allegiance and service in return.

   vassal féodal

   • The liege swore an oath of loyalty to his lord.
   • Each liege was required to provide military service when called upon.
   • The king summoned all his lieges to the court.

   Synonymesfeudatoryliegemanretainertenantvassal

2. C2formalbritish

   A feudal lord who is entitled to the allegiance and service of those under him.

   Seigneur (suzerain) féodal

   • The liege granted land to his vassals in exchange for their service.
   • As a liege, he had the authority to settle disputes among his tenants.
   • The liege demanded tribute from all who lived on his estate.

   Synonymeslordoverlordseigneursovereignsuzerain