Definitions

1. noun

A person or place to which allegiance is owed; a lord or ruler.

“The liege lord protected the kingdom from invaders.”

2. noun

A lord or superior to whom allegiance is due.

“He was the liege of his vassals and knights.”

3. noun

A person who is entitled to the protection of a lord or a sovereign.

“The peasants were lieges of the king and had the right to protection.”