tenant-in-chief en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical) A tenant holding title to their land directly from a lord paramount beholden to no-one; particularly, a lord holding title directly from the king, owing additional responsibilities such as personal military service.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tenants-in-chief | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
mesne lord · tenant paravail · lord paramount