Liège

[ lee-eyzh; French lyezh ]
/ liˈeɪʒ; French lyɛʒ /

noun

a city in E Belgium, on the Meuse River: one of the first cities attacked in World War I.
a province in E Belgium. 1521 sq. mi. (3940 sq. km). Capital: Liège.
Flemish Luik.

British Dictionary definitions for liège (1 of 2)

Liège
/ (lɪˈeɪʒ, French ljɛʒ) /

noun

a province of E Belgium: formerly a principality of the Holy Roman Empire, much larger than the present-day province. Pop: 1 029 605 (2004 est). Area: 3877 sq km (1497 sq miles)
a city in E Belgium, capital of Liège province: the largest French-speaking city in Belgium; river port and industrial centre. Pop: 185 488 (2004 est)
Flemish name: Luik

British Dictionary definitions for liège (2 of 2)

liege
/ (liːdʒ) /

adjective

(of a lord) owed feudal allegiance (esp in the phrase liege lord)
(of a vassal or servant) owing feudal allegiance a liege subject
of or relating to the relationship or bond between liege lord and liegeman liege homage
faithful; loyal

noun

a liege lord
a liegeman or true subject

Word Origin for liege

C13: from Old French lige, from Medieval Latin līticus, from lītus, laetus serf, of Germanic origin