In feudal law. Slaves, captives, or bondmen. Spel. Feuds, c. 5. … [Read more...] about THEOWES, THEOWMEN, OR THEWS
THEODEN
In Saxon law. A husband-man or inferior tenant; an under-thane. Cowell. … [Read more...] about THEODEN
THANESHIP
The office and dignity of a thane; the seigniory of a thane. That which I may defeat by my entry I make good by my confirmation. Co. Litt. 300. … [Read more...] about THANESHIP
THEOF
In Saxon law. Offenders who1 joined in a body of seven to commit depredations. Wharton. … [Read more...] about THEOF
THEFT
crimes. This word is sometimes used as synonymous with larceny, but it is not so technical. . 2. In the Scotch law, this is a proper and technical word, and signifies the secret and felonious abstraction of the property of another for sake of lucre, without his consent. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal Definition An unlawful felonious taking away of another man's movable and … [Read more...] about THEFT