liegeman

Example Sentences

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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

Every liegeman in the town must arm, mount, and ride this instant to Edinburgh.

From The Black Douglas by Richards, Frank

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

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.]

"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