Liege and Villein

Liege

Liege noun - A feudal lord entitled to allegiance and service.

Villein and liege are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Villein" instead a noun "Liege".

Villein

Villein noun - (Middle Ages) a person who is bound to the land and owned by the feudal lord.
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Synonyms for Villein

Liege and villein are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Liege" instead a noun "Villein".

Nearby Word: villeinage
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