lieges
Medieval sworn followers
Lieges is the plural of liege, a term from feudal hierarchy.
A liege lord held authority over vassals who owed allegiance and service.
The word works both directions—a vassal might address his lord as my liege, while a lord might speak of my lieges meaning those bound to him.
The usage survives mainly in historical fiction and fantasy: The king addressed his lieges from the throne.
lord
Nobleman or ruler
- vassalLand-holding sworn subordinate
- sovereignSupreme in power
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
fealty · oath · suzerain · fief · manor · nobility · crown · kingdom · tribute · loyalty
citizens
Members of a nation
retainers · dependents · people · commons · tenants · underlings · populace · peasants · commoners · attendants
liegesfree agents
Athletes available for signing
freemen · sovereigns · outlaws · ronin · yeomen
liegesliege lords
Feudal superiors receiving homage
overlords · sovereigns · suzerains · lords · masters
- liege lordFeudal superior receiving homage