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A Law Dictionary and Glossary · George C. Kinney · 1893
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
In Soots law. One of whom lands are held by another, answering to the lord of the English law; the holder of the dominiwii directum of lands. Superior aud vassal: the one of whom lands were so held and the-jaerson holding, — a feudal relation corresponding with that of English lord and tenant