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Mesne Lord

Description:

A mesne lord is a feudal lord who stands intermediate between the king and a subtenant or vassal. This term is primarily used in feudal systems to describe a landowner who holds land from a superior lord or overlord.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - A feudal lord that stands between the king and a subtenant/vassal.

2. Noun - A landowner who holds land from a superior lord or overlord.

Sample Sentences:

1. The mesne lord granted the subtenant the right to use the land in exchange for an annual payment of crops.

2. During the feudal era, mesne lords played a significant role in governing the lands.

3. The king granted the title of mesne lord to the brave knight who had served him faithfully.

4. The vassals pledged their loyalty and allegiance to the mesne lord as their feudal superior.

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• Feudal System
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