chief lord
In feudal systems, the 'chief lord' was the principal figure to whom other lords and tenants owed their allegiance and services.
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Definition
C1Feudal Society
(historical, legal)The primary lord to whom tenants directly owed services or rent.
Example
- In medieval England, a tenant would pay rent directly to the chief lord.
C1Feudal Hierarchy
(historical)The highest-ranking lord over other subordinate lords.
Example
- The chief lord had authority over several mesne lords in the region.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chief lord":
lord and masterlord overlord of the manorlord paramountlord protectorlaw lordhead tenanthead manin chiefhigh kinghigh sheriff