[liege] adj [ME, fr. OF, fr. LL laeticus, fr. laetus serf, of Gmc origin; akin to OFris let serf] (14c) 1 a: having the right to feudal allegiance or service "his ~ lord" b: obligated to render feudal allegiance and service
2: faithful, loyal
[2]liege n (14c) 1 a: a vassal bound to feudal service and allegiance b: a loyal subject
2: a feudal superior to whom allegiance and service are due