Antonyms for de mesne


Grammar : Noun
Spell : dih-meyn, -meen
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈmeɪn, -ˈmin


Definition of de mesne

Origin :
  • c.1300, demeyne (modern spelling by late 15c.), from Anglo-French demesne, demeine, Old French demaine "land held for a lord's own use," from Latin dominicus "belonging to a master," from dominus "lord." Re-spelled by Anglo-French legal scribes under influence of Old French mesnie "household" (and the concept of a demesne as "land attached to a mansion") and their fondness for inserting -s- before -n-. Essentially the same word as domain.
  • As in province : noun area of rule, responsibility
  • As in region : noun area, domain; scope
  • As in sphere : noun domain of influence
  • As in domain : noun area of expertise, rule
  • As in dominion : noun area of rule; authority
  • As in estate : noun extensive manor and its property
  • As in field : noun sphere of influence, activity, interest, study

Synonyms for de mesne

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