liegeman

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Etymology[edit]

From Middle English lege man; equivalent to liege +‎ -man.

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liegeman (plural liegemen)

  1. A male vassal (subject of a sovereign or lord).
    • 2002 May 1, Bethesda Softworks, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, →OCLC, Microsoft Windows, scene: Ashlander Informant:
      Three belied you, three betrayed you! One you betrayed was three times true! Lord Voryn Dagoth, Dagoth Ur, steadfast liegeman, faithful friend, bids you come and climb Red Mountain!

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liegeman

  1. Alternative form of lege man