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lord of a manor
estate steward
「地頭」 has another reading with different meanings.
地頭が土地を管理していた。
The manor steward was managing the land.
地頭の権限が強まった。
The estate manager's authority increased.
地頭と農民の争いが起きた。
A dispute arose between the estate manager and farmers.