ligeance

Li"geance, n. Etym: [OF. ligeance, ligance. See Liege.] (O. Eng. Law) Defn: The connection between sovereign and subject by which they were mutually bound, the former to protection and the securing of justice, the latter to faithful service; allegiance. [Written also ligeancy and liegance.] Chaucer.

ligeance - Similar Words

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