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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
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Example Sentences
Very lightly, though armed, the twain dismounted, and stood side by side before their suzerain.
The only hope of the Jews lay in the clemency of their victorious suzerain, and it did not fail them.
The Sacrifice of the Horse was an ancient Hindu custom practised by kings exercising suzerain powers over surrounding kings.
And yet at Vienna was a suzerain who might chastise the official participators in a crime against the Empire's laws.
You must now take the pledge of fealty and homage to Charles, King of the Franks, as your suzerain seigneur.
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