A great dam or fence made across a river, or against water, formed of stakes interlaced by twigs of osier, and accommodated for the taking of fish, or to convey a stream to a mill. Cowell; Jacob.
Home »
Law Dictionary » W » WEAR, OR WEIR
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
A great dam or fence made across a river, or against water, formed of stakes interlaced by twigs of osier, and accommodated for the taking of fish, or to convey a stream to a mill. Cowell; Jacob.