Used especially of the gowns worn in England by king's counsel; hence, "to take silk" means to attain the rank of king's counsel. Mozley & Whitley. … [Read more...] about SILK GOWN
SIERVO
Span. In Spanish law. A slave. Las Partidas, pt. 4, tit. 21, 1. 1. … [Read more...] about SIERVO
SIENS
An obsolete word, formerly used for scion, which figuratively signified a person who descended from another. The sien, says Lord Coke, takes all his nourishment from the stocke, and yet it produceth his own fruit. … [Read more...] about SIENS
SIDE BAR RULES
Eng practice. Rules which were formerly moved for by attorneys on the side bar of the court; but now may be had of the clerk of the rules, upon a praecipe. These rules are, that the sheriff return his writ; that he bring in the body; for special imparlance; to be present at the taxing of costs, and the like. … [Read more...] about SIDE BAR RULES
SIETE PARTIDAS
Span. Seven parts. See LAS PARTIDAS. … [Read more...] about SIETE PARTIDAS