liegeman

Example Sentences

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The rugged face of the liegeman was tremulous.

From The Tribune of Nova Scotia A Chronicle of Joseph Howe by Grant, W. L. (William Lawson)

Perhaps you are not aware that I am lord of the manor to you, and that you are my liegeman.

From Pine Needles by Warner, Susan

Redet, without answering, made off, and as he told every one of this encounter, Hébert the liegeman of Mme. de Combray, had instantly begged him not to spread it about.

From The House of the Combrays by Le Notre, G., [pseud.]

With the spring he set out, meaning vengeance; but he dissembled and rendered homage, and accepted the sword the lord gives his liegeman.

From Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature by Ker, W. P.

As lord of such a liegeman was Gunther valued high.

From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown