mesne lord

noun

: a feudal lord who holds land as tenant of a superior (such as a king) but who is lord to his own tenant

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mesne lord was in 1611

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“Mesne lord.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mesne%20lord. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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