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suzerain
[ soo-zuh-rin, -reyn ]
noun
- a sovereign or a state exercising political control over a dependent state.
- History/Historical. a feudal overlord.
adjective
- characteristic of or being a suzerain.
suzerain
/ ˈsuːzəˌreɪn /
noun
- a state or sovereign exercising some degree of dominion over a dependent state, usually controlling its foreign affairs
- ( as modifier )
a suzerain power
- a feudal overlord
- ( as modifier )
suzerain lord
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of suzerain1
C19: from French, from sus above (from Latin sursum turned upwards, from sub- up + vertere to turn) + -erain , as in souverain sovereign
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Example Sentences
Very lightly, though armed, the twain dismounted, and stood side by side before their suzerain.
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The only hope of the Jews lay in the clemency of their victorious suzerain, and it did not fail them.
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The Sacrifice of the Horse was an ancient Hindu custom practised by kings exercising suzerain powers over surrounding kings.
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And yet at Vienna was a suzerain who might chastise the official participators in a crime against the Empire's laws.
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You must now take the pledge of fealty and homage to Charles, King of the Franks, as your suzerain seigneur.
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