I. ˈpyünē, -ni adjective
Etymology: Anglo-French, from Old French puisné born afterwards — more at puny
1. or puisny “ obsolete : of little consequence or experience : insignificant , petty
a puisne tilter, that spurs his horse but on one side — Shakespeare
2.
a. : of lesser age or importance : junior , subordinate
b. law : associate
a puisne judge of the superior court
3. law : of subsequent date : later
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: Anglo-French, from puisne, adjective
1. : one who is a junior or subordinate
2. : a puisne judge
the other puisne doubted, but agreed that the case must be discussed — O.W.Holmes †1935