liegeman

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Scott, the loyal cavalier, the king's true liegeman, the very best raconteur of his time, poured out with an endless generosity his store of old-world learning, kindness, and humour.

From Henry Esmond; The English Humourists; The Four Georges by Saintsbury, George

Since sure of me thy liegeman once in thrall Thou need'st not waste on me those gracious looks.

From Ionica by Cory, William (AKA William Johnson)

The Duke of Somerset was released from the Tower and owned by Henry in formal court as his true and faithful liegeman.

From History of the English People, Volume III The Parliament, 1399-1461; The Monarchy 1461-1540 by Green, John Richard

"Saxon," said he, addressing Oswald, "thou hast come, I understand, to make oath of fealty to me, and to swear in presence of myself and my chamberlain to be my faithful liegeman unto death."

From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John

"A very promising liegeman, truly, De Montfort!" turning savagely to the Count.

From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John