Legal Definitions - messarius

MESSARIUS

A messarius is a historical term for a chief servant, bailiff, or overseer of the harvest. The word comes from the Latin word "messis."

1. In medieval times, the lord of the manor would appoint a messarius to manage the harvest and oversee the work of the other servants.

2. The messarius was responsible for ensuring that the crops were harvested on time and stored properly for the winter.

The examples illustrate how a messarius was an important figure in medieval society, responsible for managing the harvest and ensuring that the lord of the manor had enough food to last through the winter. The messarius would oversee the work of other servants and make sure that everything was done efficiently and effectively.