mesne

In fact, at the Peace Conference of 546, it was agreed between the two mesne lords that the vassals of Ts'u should pay their respects to Tsin, and vice versa.

From Ancient China Simplified by Edward Harper Parker

Of this he had apprized Sir Robert, who had persisted, nevertheless, in holding possession, and in his claim for the mesne rents.

From Tales and Novels — Volume 08 by Maria Edgeworth

There are many stories of this kind, and it was an obvious result of the system of arrest on mesne process.

From The Law and the Poor by Edward Abbott Parry

Before 1183, Dunster had become a mesne borough, owned by the de Mohuns until the 14th century when it passed to the Luttrells, the present owners.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" by Various

Lady," saith he, "the lordship of this castle hold I of yourself without mesne, and to you have I neither wish nor right to refuse it.

From The High History of the Holy Graal by Sebastian Evans