Obs. rare–1. [ad. med.L. ligiamentum, f. ligius LIEGE.] An act of allegiance.
1432–50. trans. Higden (Rolls), VIII. 55. That he, his successours, and men of Scotlonde awe to make homage, ligiament [1387 Trevisa legeaunce], and fidelite to kynges of Ynglonde.
