Li"geance (l"jans), n. [OF. ligeance, ligance. See Liege.] (O. Eng.
Law) The connection between sovereign and subject by which they were
mutually bound, the former to protection and the securing of justice,
the latter to faithful service; allegiance. [Written also ligeancy and
liegance.] Chaucer.
Lige"ment (lj"ment), n. See Ledgment.
Lig"ge (lg"ge), v. i. To lie or recline. [Obs.] Chaucer.
Lig"ger (lg"gr), n. 1. A baited line attached to a float, for night
fishing. See Leger, a.