A person sent about in the service of another; a person sent on a service. A word of frequent occurrence in the writers of the middle ages. Spelman. … [Read more...]

A will that is subject to change while the maker is alive. … [Read more...]

In international law. A public officer, clothed with high diplomatic powers, commissioned by a sovereign prince or state to transact the international business of his government at the court of the country to which he is sent Ambassador is the commissioner who represents one country in the seat of government of another. He is a public minister, which, usually, a consul is not. … [Read more...]

The noun "ambush" means (1) the act of attacking an enemy unexpectedly from a concealed station; (2) a concealed station, where troops or enemies lie in wait to attack by surprise, an ambuscade; (3) troops posted in a concealed place for attacking by surprise. The verb "ambush" means to lie' in wait, to surprise, to place in ambush. Dale County v. Gunter, 46 Ala. 142. … [Read more...]

In old English law. A measure of four bushels. … [Read more...]