liege
1. liege \'le-j\ aj [ME, fr. OF, fr. LL laeticus, fr. laetus serf, of Gmc origin; akin]to OFris let serf 1: having the right to or obligated to render feudal allegiance and servic e 2: FAITHFUL, LOYAL 2. liege n 1a: a vassal bound to feudal service and allegiance 1b: a loyal subject 2: a liege lord