† ˈligeancy Obs.
Also legeancy.
[f. as prec.: see -ancy.]
= prec.
| 1647 Digges Unlawf. Taking Arms iii. 82 The definition of Legeancy is set down in the great customary of Normandy, Ligeantia est quâ domino tenentur vassalli sui. 1656 Blount Glossogr. s.v. Liege, Liege-man is he that owes ligeancy to his Liege Lord. 1660 R. Sheringham King's Suprem. Asserted v. (1682) 36 Allegiance or ligeancy is due to the King, and none but the King. |