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    Liége (en. Cork)

    /ljɛʒ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A lord in the feudal system.
    The liege was responsible for protecting his vassals.
    Le liége était responsable de la protection de ses vassaux.
    A person who has sworn allegiance to a lord.
    He was the liege of several lands.
    Il était le liége de plusieurs terres.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ligius', meaning 'one who has a bond'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vassal and liege
    The relationship between a vassal and his lord.
    vassal et liége
    to pay homage to one's liege
    To pay homage to someone in a position of authority.
    faire hommage à son liége

    Related Words

    vassal
    A person who was under the protection of a liege.
    vassal
    lordship
    The domain or land administered by a liege.
    seigneurie

    Slang Meanings

    A chief or a boss.
    In this group, he is really the liege.
    Dans ce groupe, il est vraiment le liége.
    A good buddy, someone reliable.
    He's my liege, I know I can count on him.
    C'est mon liége, je sais que je peux compter sur lui.