liege
6 synonyms and 1 antonym for liege, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — In feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use liege
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
my liege
liege lord
sworn to a liege
Archaic; used today mainly in medieval settings, fantasy writing, or for deliberate old-fashioned effect.
Etymology
From Old French liege, tracing back through Middle High German ledic ("free") to a Germanic root meaning unrestricted or unattached.
Full origin of liege →Frequently asked questions
What does “liege” mean?
The word “liege” means in feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty. In plain terms, an old feudal word for a lord (or the loyalty owed to one) — mostly seen now in historical fiction and fantasy.
How do you pronounce “liege”?
“Liege” is pronounced leej (/liːd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “liege” in a sentence?
Here is “liege” used in a sentence: “The knights swore to defend their liege against all enemies.”
What part of speech is “liege”?
Depending on how it is used, “liege” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “liege” come from?
The word “liege” comes from Old French. From Old French liege, tracing back through Middle High German ledic ("free") to a Germanic root meaning unrestricted or unattached.
How many meanings does “liege” have?
“Liege” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
Related words
liege lord
liegeman
