SUZERAIN

suzerain

(noun) a state exercising a degree of dominion over a dependent state especially in its foreign affairs

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

suzerain (plural suzerains)

(international politics) A dominant nation or state that has control over the international affairs of a subservient state which otherwise has domestic autonomy.

(historical) A feudal landowner to whom vassals were forced to pledge allegiance.

Anagrams

• azuresin, azurines

Source: Wiktionary


Su"ze*rain, n. Etym: [F., formed fr. sus above, L. susum, sursum (fr. sub under + versum, p.p. of vertere to turn), after the analogy of souverain, E. sovereign. See Sub-, and Verse.]

Definition: A superior lord, to whom fealty is due; a feudal lord; a lord paramount.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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