adj. & n. usu. hist.
adj. (of a superior) entitled to receive or (of a vassal) bound to give feudal service or allegiance.
n. 1 (in full liege lord) a feudal superior or sovereign. 2 (usu. in pl.) a vassal or subject.
[ ME f. OF lige, liege f. med.L laeticus, prob. f. Gmc ]