In early feudal law. A confidential vassal. A term applied to the followers or dependents of the ancient German chiefs, and of the kings and counts of the Franks. Burrill. … [Read more...] about ANTRUSTIO
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ANTIGRAPHUS
In Roman law. An officer whose duty it was to take care of tax money. A comptroller. … [Read more...] about ANTIGRAPHUS
ANUELS LIVRES
Fr. The Year Books. Kelham. … [Read more...] about ANUELS LIVRES
ANTIGRAPHY
A copy or counterpart of a deed. … [Read more...] about ANTIGRAPHY
APANAGE
In old French law. A provision of lands or feudal superiorities assigned by the kings of France for the maintenance of their younger sons. An allow ance assigned to a prince of the reigning house for his proper maintenance out of the public treasury. 1 Hallam, Mid. Ages, pp. ii, 88; Wharton. … [Read more...] about APANAGE