First Known Use: 14th century
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1liege
adjective \ˈlēj\
Definition of LIEGE
1
a : having the right to feudal allegiance or service <his liege lord> b : obligated to render feudal allegiance and service
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Origin of LIEGE
Middle English, from Anglo-French lige, from Late Latin laeticus, from laetus serf, of Germanic origin; akin to OldFrisian let serf
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2liege
noun
: a lord in the time of the Middle Ages
Full Definition of LIEGE
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
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First Known Use of LIEGE
14th century
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Liège
geographical name Li·ège \lē-ˈezh, -ˈāzh\
Definition of LIÈGE
1
province E Belgium area 1497 square miles (3877 square kilometers), pop 1,024,130
2
city, its ∗ pop 185,131
Variants of LIÈGE
Li·ège or Flemish Luik \ˈlīk, ˈlœik\
LIEGE Defined for Kids
liege
noun \ˈlēj\
Definition of LIEGE for Kids
: a lord in the time of the Middle Ages
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