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