noun
- plural of liege; feudal lords or their loyal subjects and vassals
Usage: historical; feudal context
Examples
- The king summoned his lieges to discuss the upcoming war.
- Medieval lieges owed military service to their overlords.
- The castle was defended by the lord and his faithful lieges.
- In feudal times, lieges pledged loyalty in exchange for land.
- The ceremony bound the lieges to their sovereign through sacred oaths.
- Noble lieges gathered in the great hall for the feast.