Seneschal
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A manor steward.
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
A steward; also one who has the dispensing of justice. Co. Litt. 61 a. SENESCHALLO ET MARESHALL0 QUOD NON TENEAT PLACITA DE LIBERO TEN- EMENT0. A writ addressed to the steward and marshal of England, inhibiting them to take cognizance of an action in their court that concerns freehold. Reg. Orig. 185. SENESCHALLUS (Lat.). A steward. Co. Litt 61 a.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In old European law. A title of office and dignity, derived from the middle ages, answering to that of steward or high steward in England. Seneschals were originally the lieutenants of the dukes and other great feudatories of the kingdom, and sometimes had the dispensing of justice and high mllitary commands.