Sekirov Dictionary

puisne

/ˈpjuːni/

adjective4

  1. Coming later in time; subsequent, secondary.
  2. Inferior in rank, as designation of any justice, judge etc. other than the most senior.
  3. (no longer used) Younger; junior.
  4. (no longer used) Insignificant, petty; ineffectual.

noun1

  1. A person of puisne rank.
forms

puisnes · more puisne · most puisne

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