Gefolgsmann — meaning in English
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English meaning
- henchman noun A loyal follower or subordinate who carries out orders, often without question — frequently used of a villain's or gang leader's helpers.
- liege noun In feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
- retainer noun A fee paid in advance to secure someone's services, especially a lawyer's.
- satellite noun A man-made object placed in orbit around Earth or another body, used for communication, navigation, or observation.
Senses
Gefolgsmann is used for these senses in English:
- henchman A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.
- liege The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman.
- retainer A dependent or follower of someone of rank.
- satellite (now, _, rare) An attendant on an important person; a member of someone's retinue, often in a somewhat derogatory sense; a henchman. [from 16th c.]
liege — full definition
- noun In feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
- adj Relating to the mutual duties between a feudal lord and his subjects; bound by loyalty and service.