MESNE


Meaning of MESNE in English

I. ˈmēn adjective

Etymology: Anglo-French, alteration of Middle French meien occupying a middle position — more at mean

law : middle , intervening ; specifically : intermediate in time of occurrence or performance

mesne assignment

mesne encumbrance

II. noun

( -s )

1. archaic : something that falls between extremes

2.

[Anglo-French, from mesne, adjective]

: mesne lord

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