liegeman

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Why, I am George-a-Greene, True liegeman to my king, Who scorns that men of such esteem as these Should brook the braves of any traitorous squire.

From The Growth of English Drama by Wynne, Arnold

Then, looking o'er his shoulder, King Gunther's liegeman eyed The crowd to find a comrade, whom in a trice he spied.

From The Nibelungenlied Revised Edition by Unknown

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

A liegeman must stand by his feudal lord with his goods and with his blood, with life and honour.

From Pine Needles by Warner, Susan

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