Puisne

adjective

/ˈpjuː.ni/

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.adjectiveYounger; junior.

2.adjectiveInsignificant, petty; ineffectual.

3.adjectiveInferior in rank, as designation of any justice, judge etc. other than the most senior.

"the puisne barons of the Court of Exchequer"

4.adjectiveComing later in time; subsequent, secondary.

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