liegemen
Feudal oath-keepers
Liegemen is the plural of liegeman—a feudal vassal bound by oath to serve a lord.
The term belongs to medieval history and fantasy literature: The king summoned his liegemen to war.
In figurative use, liegemen are loyal followers or devoted subordinates: The senator's liegemen in Congress voted as instructed.
Formal binding promise
- swornBound by formal promise
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
- devotionDeep, loyal commitment
- faithfulnessDevoted loyalty maintained
steadfastness · bond · troth · pledge · duty · honor · commitment · constancy
Areas of study
- subordinatesThose ranked below
- retainersUpfront professional fees
- dependentsPeople financially supported
- men-at-armsArmed medieval combatants
serfs · thralls · bondsmen · knights · squires · followers · attendants · protectors
oath
Formal binding promise
faithfulness · steadfastness · bond · troth · pledge · duty · honor · commitment · constancy · service
subjects
Areas of study
- subordinatesThose ranked below
- retainersUpfront professional fees
- dependentsPeople financially supported
men-at-arms · serfs · thralls · bondsmen · knights · squires · followers · attendants · protectors · henchmen
vassal
Land-holding sworn subordinate
homage · fealty · suzerain · knight · squire · bannerman · retainer · serfdom · demesne · castle