LIGEANCE


Meaning of LIGEANCE in English

ˈlījən(t)s, ˈlēj- noun

( -s )

Etymology: Middle English legeaunce, from Middle French ligeance, from lige liege + -ance — more at liege

1. archaic : allegiance

2. now chiefly Britain : the jurisdiction or territory of a liege lord or of a sovereign

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