liege lord

• Terme historique désignant un seigneur féodal exerçant l'autorité sur ses vassaux, auxquels il devait loyauté et service. En usage moderne, il est considéré comme un archaïsme et rarement employé hors des contextes historiques ou de fantasy.

A historical term referring to a feudal lord who had authority over vassals and to whom allegiance and service were owed. In modern usage, it is considered archaic and rarely used outside of historical or fantasy contexts.

1. Feudal OverlordC2formalbritish

   A feudal lord who has the right to receive homage and service from vassals, and to whom allegiance is owed.

   seigneur suzerain

   • The knight swore an oath of loyalty to his liege lord.
   • The liege lord granted land to his vassals in exchange for military service.
   • In medieval times, a liege lord held ultimate authority over his domain.