liege

The liege waffle, coated in sticky caramel, has the most wonderful chew — it’s more like a yeasted doughnut than a batter-based waffle — and is great at room temperature.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 7, 2023

I, William, Prince of Wales, pledge my loyalty to you, and faith and truth I will bear unto you, as your liege man of life and limb.

From BBC ● May 5, 2023

His eldest son and heir Prince William will then pay homage, kneeling before his father, placing his hands between those of the king and pledging his loyalty as “your liege man of life and limb”.

From Reuters ● May 5, 2023

The coronation liturgy doesn’t have Camilla kneeling like Philip did at Elizabeth’s coronation, when he pledged to “become your liege man of life and limb, and of earthly worship.”

From Washington Post ● May 1, 2023

We know our business, my king and liege and chum and all that.

From "The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge" by M.T. Anderson and Eugene Yelchin

Less easily fixed is the ! breach of the implicit contract between the princes and their lieges.

From Time Magazine Archive

He nods slightly to his lieges, who nervously stand aside.

From Time Magazine Archive

Somewhere out there, all the lords and ladies and lieges ruling over far-flung Courts are arriving to pay their respects to the new High King.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

The De Veres, Bohuns, Mowbrays, Nevilles, Howards, Percys, and Somersets often overshadowed their sovereign lieges in England; while the powerful families of Douglas and Scott for ages held the Kings of Scotland in awe. 

From Some Specimens of the Poetry of the Ancient Welsh Bards by Evan Evans

He heard what his lieges had to say, approved of their suggestions, issued the necessary orders, and then returned to his cups with a clear conscience.

From By Veldt and Kopje by W. C. (William Charles) Scully