Beads made of shells, used as money by the North American Indians, and which continued current in New York as late as 1693. … [Read more...] about WAMPUM
WALL
A building or erection so well known as to need no definition. In general a man may build a wall on any part of his estate, to any height he may deem proper, and in such form as may best accommodate him; but he must take care not to erect a wall contrary to the local regulations, nor in such a manner as to be injurious to his neighbors. Law Dictionary - Alternative Legal … [Read more...] about WALL
WARDA
Lat. In old English law. Ward; guard; protection; keeping; custody. Spelman. A ward; an infant under wardship. Id. In old Scotch law. An award; the Judgment of a court. … [Read more...] about WARDA
WAND OF PEACE
In Scotch law. A wand or staff carried by the messenger of a court, and which, when deforced, (that is, hindered from executing process.) he breaks, as a symbol of the deforcement, and protest for remedy of law. 2 Forb. Inst. 207. … [Read more...] about WAND OF PEACE
WALISCUS
In Saxon law. A servant or any ministerial officer. Cowell. … [Read more...] about WALISCUS