liegeman

Example Sentences

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At length they came to the land of Slavonia, whose ruler was friend and liegeman to the Soldan of Babylon.

From Saint Ursula Story of Ursula and Dream of Ursula by Ruskin, John

With the spring he set out, meaning vengeance; but he dissembled and rendered homage, and accepted the sword the lord gives his liegeman.

From Epic and Romance Essays on Medieval Literature by Ker, W. P.

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

From The Black Douglas by Richards, Frank

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

From The Last of the Vikings by Bowling, John

Look at Arnold there: is there a more temperate, orderly, well-behaved liegeman in the world than the ranger?

From Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's by Kennedy, John P.