Liege — meaning in English

English meaning

• lounger noun One who lounges; an idler.
• shakedown noun Extortion — pressuring someone for money through threats or blackmail.

Senses

Liege is used for these senses in English:

• lounger A chair made for lounging.
• shakedown An improvised bed.

lounger — full definition

1. noun One who lounges; an idler.
2. noun A long chair with a reclinable support, made for lounging.

shakedown — full definition

1. noun Extortion — pressuring someone for money through threats or blackmail.
2. noun A thorough search of a person or place.
3. noun A trial run used to test something, especially a new ship or aircraft, before full use.

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