1. a feudal superior to whom allegiance and service are due
Usage: historical
2. a feudal vassal or subject
Usage: historical

1. owing feudal allegiance
Usage: historical
2. having the right to feudal allegiance or service
Usage: historical

Examples

• The knight swore loyalty to his liege lord.
• Medieval vassals owed military service to their liege.
• The liege man knelt before his master.
• She was a liege subject of the crown.
• The liege lord granted lands to his followers.
• In feudal times, liege homage was a sacred bond.
• The castle belonged to the liege of the realm.