liegeman
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liege·man
(lēj′mən)n.
1. A feudal vassal or subject.
2. A loyal supporter, follower, or subject.
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liegeman
(ˈliːdʒˌmæn)n, pl -men
1. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (formerly) the subject of a sovereign or feudal lord; vassal
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a loyal follower
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liege•man
(ˈlidʒ mən, ˈliʒ-)n., pl. -men.
1. a vassal; subject.
2. a faithful follower.
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| Noun | 1. |  liegeman - a person holding a fief; a person who owes allegiance and service to a feudal lordfollower - a person who accepts the leadership of another |
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