Liège in French
Liège in French is Liège, lige, suzerain — Liège means in feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
Liège in French
Liège
The largest city and provincial capital of Liège, Wallonia, Belgium
lige
suzerain
A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign.
vassal
The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman.
What does "Liège" mean?
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noun In feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
"The knights swore to defend their liege against all enemies."
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adj Relating to the mutual duties between a feudal lord and his subjects; bound by loyalty and service.
"They pledged liege loyalty to the new king."
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Liège in a sentence
- The knights swore to defend their liege against all enemies.
- A liege was expected to protect the people who served him.
- They pledged liege loyalty to the new king.
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What is "Liège" in French?
"Liège" in French is Liège, lige, suzerain. Liège means: In feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
How do you use "Liège" in a sentence?
Example: "The knights swore to defend their liege against all enemies." In French, "Liège" is Liège, lige, suzerain.
Are there other ways to say "Liège" in French?
Yes — French has 4 translations listed for "Liège": Liège, lige, suzerain, vassal.
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