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Span. law. The name of a judicial officer in Spain, and in those countries which have received the body of their laws from those of Spain. … [Read more...] about ALCADE

Fr. In French feudal law. An allodial estate, as distinguished from a feudal estate or benefice. … [Read more...] about ALEU

A manager and keeper of dogs for the sport of hawking; from alanus, a dog known to the ancients. A falconer. Blount. … [Read more...] about ALANERARIUS

The name of a judicial officer in Spain, and in those countries which have received their laws and institutions from Spain. His functions somewhat resembled those of mayor in small municipalities on the continent or justice of the peace in England and most of the United States. Castillero v. U. S., 2 Black, 17, 194, 17 L. Ed. 360. … [Read more...] about ALCALDE

A cauldron into which boiling water was poured, in which a criminal plunged his arm up to the elbow, and there held it for some time, as an ordeal. Du Cange. … [Read more...] about ALFET