lege man

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From lege (“liege”) +‎ man (“man”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈleːd͡ʒ(ə)man/, /ˈliːd͡ʒ(ə)man/

Noun

lege man (plural lege men)

  1. A liegeman; one who is subordinate to a feudal superior.
  2. (rare) One who is obedient to their superior.

Descendants

  • English: liegeman

References

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