In feudal law. A tax or contribution raised by those that held lands by knight's service, towards furnishing the king's army, at the rate of one, two or three marks for every knight's fee. A pecuniary composition or commutation made by a tenant by knight-service in lieu of actual service. 2 Bl. Comm. 74. A pecuniary aid or tribute originally reserved by particular lords, … [Read more...] about SCUTAGE
SCUTE
A French coin of gold, coined A. D. 1427, of the value of 3s. 4d. … [Read more...] about SCUTE
SCROLL
A mark which is to supply the place of a seal, made with a pen or other instrument on a writing. 2. In some of the states this has all the efficacy of a seal. In others, a scroll has no such effect; and when a suit is brought on an instrument sealed with a scroll, the act of limitations may be pleaded to it, as to a simple contract. … [Read more...] about SCROLL
SCUTIFER
In old records. Esquire; the same as "armiger." Spelman. … [Read more...] about SCUTIFER
SCUTELLA
A scuttle; anything of a flat or broad shape like a shield. Cowell. Scutella elecmosynaria. An alms-basket … [Read more...] about SCUTELLA