: intermediate, intervening
used in law

Word History

Etymology

Anglo-French mesne, meiene — more at mean

First Known Use

circa 1558, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mesne was circa 1558

Dictionary Entries Near mesne

Cite this Entry

“Mesne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesne. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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