liegeman

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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.]

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

Therefore command me even now, for I am your liegeman, and my heart is wholly pledged to you, fair one.

From The Book of the Duke of True Lovers by Pisan, Christin? de

"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

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