Lehnsherr — meaning in English

English meaning

• liege noun In feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
• overlord noun A ruler who holds power over other rulers or lower authorities.

Senses

Lehnsherr is used for these senses in English:

• liege A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign.
• overlord A ruler of other rulers.
• suzerain (historical) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.

liege — full definition

1. noun In feudal times, a lord entitled to service and loyalty from his subjects, or (less often) the subject who owed that loyalty.
2. adj Relating to the mutual duties between a feudal lord and his subjects; bound by loyalty and service.

overlord — full definition

1. noun A ruler who holds power over other rulers or lower authorities.
2. noun Anyone who wields sweeping power or control over a particular domain.

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