What is another word for Mesne Lord?
Pronunciation: [mˈɛsnɪ lˈɔːd] (IPA) 
The term "Mesne Lord" refers to a feudal lord who holds land from a greater lord, but who also grants it to a sub-tenant. Other synonyms for Mesne Lord include the intermediate lord, intermediary, or middleman. In the medieval times, the Mesne Lord acted as a link between the greater lord and the tenant, and collected rents and other forms of payments from the sub-tenant. Another term that can be used in place of Mesne Lord is the sub-feudatory, which denotes a person who holds a small or subordinate fiefdom. Despite the slight variations in their meanings and nuances, these synonyms help provide us with a clearer understanding of feudal systems and the roles of those who occupied these positions of hierarchy.
