Example Sentences

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Calling on British statesmen to lead the world onto some new standard other than gold, the Review declared: "Violence to the Lieges" But Glasgow was not calmed that easily.

From Time Magazine Archive

These ride with him, and keep always near him, and have great authority in the kingdom; they are called the King's Trusty Lieges.

From The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 by Yule, Henry

Thus is my careful plan matured, Thus for myself is rest secured; Lieges, approve the words I say, Or point ye out some wiser way.

From The Rámáyan of Válmíki, translated into English verse by Griffith, Ralph T. H. (Ralph Thomas Hotchkin)

Palmerston, Liberty's champion in need, Who confronted oppressors with England's broad �gis, And haughtily ordered the despots to read On its blazon, the duties that Lords owe to Lieges.

From Punch - Volume 25 (Jul-Dec 1853) by Various

There were still remaining many other Lieges in the interior.

From The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse by Jordan, Charlotte Brewster