Word: ligeance
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: li
geance
Definition: 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.
Morphemes:
Affix: liege
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Serving an independent sovereign or master; bound by a feudal tenure; obliged to be faithful and loyal to a superior, such as a vassal to his lord; faithful.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: liege
Language: fro
Decoded: liege
Meaning: liege, free
Affix: -ance
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Added to an adjective or verb to form a noun indicating a state or condition, such as result or capacity, associated with the verb.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -antia
Language: la
Decoded: -antia
Meaning: -antia