liegeman

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Of a truth, if I could desire aught but your goodwill, in nowise could I hold you as the lady of my heart, nor myself as your liegeman.

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

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

From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John

Geoffrey was an old man; he had long held the great post of justiciar of Ireland; and he was himself the liegeman of the marshal.

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

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

It is known to your Majesty that my son is your liegeman, and, if it please you, your kinsman also.

From A Letter Book Selected with an Introduction on the History and Art of Letter-Writing by Saintsbury, George