manred

Etymology 1
,, from , equivalent to and a.

The expected Modern English form would be (like  < ), but the loss of the term from the spoken vernacular has arrested its normal phonological development (this also accounts for the pronunciation ).

Noun

 * 1)  Vassals collectively; the men a feudal lord can call upon in wartime.
 * 2)  Homage, allegiance; support of one's feudal superior.
 * 3)  The leader of a troop or retinue.
 * 1)  The leader of a troop or retinue.

Etymology 2
, formed from in the 19th century.

Noun

 * 1)  The primal substance of the Universe