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liege

The correct spelling is liege.

How to pronounce liege

/liːdʒ/
noun

IPA: /liːdʒ/

Say it like: Lee-je

The correct spelling is liege. A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign. For example: "a liege lord"

Usage Examples

a liege lord

a liege man; a liege subject

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign.
  2. 2.(in full liege lord) A king or lord.
  3. 3.The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman.

adjective

  1. 1.Sovereign; independent; having authority or right to allegiance.
  2. 2.Serving an independent sovereign or master; bound by a feudal tenure; obliged to be faithful and loyal to a superior, such as a vassal to his lord; faithful.
  3. 3.Full; perfect; complete; pure.

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