1 (often foll. by to) true or faithful (to duty, love, or obligation).
2 steadfast in allegiance; devoted to the legitimate sovereign or government of one's country.
3 showing loyalty.
Phrases and idioms:
loyal toast a toast to the sovereign.
Derivatives:
loyally adv.
Etymology: F f. OF loial etc. f. L legalis LEGAL
Useful english dictionary. 2012.