Noun
A superior lord, to whom fealty is due; a feudal lord; a lord paramount.
Source: Webster's dictionaryLouis VII led an ineffective war against Henry for having married without the authorization of his suzerain. Source: Internet
Most of the time in treaties between unequals (such as between a suzerain and a vassal), the master does not levy any obligations on himself (Delbert R. Hillers) but not so with God. Source: Internet
The following spring, Manuel made a triumphant entry into the city and established himself as the unquestioned suzerain of Antioch. Source: Internet
The Western powers rejected the concept and one by one seized the suzerain areas. Source: Internet
This not only angered the lords of the south but also the French King, who was at least nominally the suzerain of the lords whose lands were now open to despoliation and seizure. Source: Internet
They were loyal to him because he was suzerain, and they lived by Kyn rule. Source: Internet