suzerain
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In 1878, Britain took Cyprus in "trust" from the declining Ottoman Empire and disregarded Cypriot demands for union with Greece on the grounds that the Sultan was still the suzerain.
From Time Magazine Archive
In four days at Philadelphia's Kelly Pool, nine world and 13 American records were demolished, and U.S. aquatic status soared to suzerain heights.
From Time Magazine Archive
But he was obliged to supply the suzerain of the Duchy of Normandy with two fowls every year, a tax that was religiously exacted from 'his lordship.'
From Victor Hugo: His Life and Works by Smith, G. Barnett
He disposes of his wealth between the poor and the church, and retires to a fief whose tenant is willing to receive his suzerain as a guest.
From Studies in Medi?val Life and Literature by McLaughlin, Edward Tompkins
The town was well fortified and garrisoned; the Counts of Foix and Comminges had come at the summons of their suzerain, and the citizens were earnest in defence.
From A History of The Inquisition of The Middle Ages; volume I by Lea, Henry Charles
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