liegeman

Example Sentences

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As soon as the French had retired, the lord of Bergerac, "after the fashion of the Poitevins," renounced Louis and professed himself the liegeman of Earl Richard.

From The History of England From the Accession of Henry III. to the Death of Edward III. (1216-1377) by Hunt, William

But we have rather confided the details of our sorrows to your liegeman, the bearer of this, which he may present by word of mouth.

From The Formation of Christendom, Volume VII by Allies, Thomas W.

These were popularly believed to proceed from the Enemy of Mankind, or some one of his lieutenants engaged in spending the evening with his sworn liegeman, Caleb Coke.

From Nevermore by Bolderwood, Rolf

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

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)