LIEGE

I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French lige, from Late Latin laeticus, from laetus serf, of Germanic origin; akin to Old Frisian let serf Date: 14th century 1. having the right to feudal allegiance or service , obligated to render feudal allegiance and service, faithful , loyal , II. noun Date: 14th century 1. a vassal bound to feudal service and allegiance, a loyal subject, a feudal superior to whom allegiance and service are due