liegeman

Example Sentences

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You pretend to be a liegeman of his Lordship, and you travel all night to cheat him of five shillings.

From Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's by Kennedy, John P.

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)

Good Crispin," said the boy duke as his faithful liegeman came forward to greet him, "suffer me to have my will.

From Historic Boys Their Endeavours, Their Achievements, and Their Times by Brooks, Elbridge Streeter

Every liegeman in the town must arm, mount, and ride this instant to Edinburgh.

From The Black Douglas by Richards, Frank

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