What is another word for de mesne?
Pronunciation: [də mˈɛsnɪ] (IPA) 
The term "de mesne" refers to an intermediate feudal lord who held land from a superior lord and in turn granted it to a third party. Synonyms for de mesne include "middle lord," "intermediate lord," and "mesne lord." In modern times, the term "middleman" or "intermediary" may be used to describe a person or entity that acts as a go-between in a business transaction or negotiation. However, the historical context in which de mesne was used emphasizes the important role these intermediate feudal lords played in the feudal system of medieval Europe.
