Superior
Defined in 1 dictionary — Kinney (1893)
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
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