What is another word for liege lord?
Pronunciation: [lˈiːd͡ʒ lˈɔːd] (IPA) 
Liege lord is a term used in medieval times to refer to a lord with whom one has sworn loyalty and allegiance. Some synonyms for the word liege lord include overlord, suzerain, feudal lord, and lord paramount. Overlord is a term used to describe a lord who has complete control and power over a territory or people. Suzerain is a lord who has control over vassal territories, but may have sworn loyalty to a higher authority. Feudal lord is a term that describes a lord who governs through feudalism, the social system of the Middle Ages. Lord paramount refers to a lord who is superior to all other lords in a particular region.
