mesne

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In feudal times charters of privileges were granted, not only by the crown, but by mesne lords both lay and ecclesiastical, as well to communities, such as boroughs, gilds and religious foundations, as to individuals.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various

Besides the demesne manors of the lord seignior, six in number, there are some twelve mesne manors and fees belonging to the Penrice estate, and nearly twenty more belonging to various other owners.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 12, Slice 3 "Gordon, Lord George" to "Grasses" by Various

Lord Cottenham introduced Bill to abolish arrest on mesne process.

From The Law and the Poor by Parry, Edward Abbott

They'll probably, ere long, find their way in that direction—for how," replied Mr. Quirk, "he's ever to make up, poor devil, the mesne profits"—— "Mean profits?—is that all you call them, gents?

From Ten Thousand a-Year. Volume 1. by Warren, Samuel

Was it to ask him about the mesne profits?—when he could refund them?—to tell him he would be sued, unless he did refund them?

From Verner's Pride by Wood, Henry, Mrs.