To jointly sign, execute or endorse, such as to co-sign on a loan contract for a car. … [Read more...]

A mortuary, thus termed because, when a mortuary became due on the death of a man, the best or second-best beast was, according to custom, offered or presented to the priest, and carried with the corpse. In Wales a corse-present was due upon the death of a clergyman to the bishop of the diocese, till abolished by 12 Anne St 2, c. 6. 2 Bl. Comm. 426. … [Read more...]

Another person who signs his or her name on a loan, debt or other agreement of obligation (including lease) where the person agrees to act as a guarantor in the event the primary debtor does not pay. A cosigner is responsible for the entire amount of the loan or debt. Cosigners are commonly used for lease and credit card agreements when the primary party has poor credit. … [Read more...]

In Saxon law. The morsel of execration. A species of ordeal in use among the Saxons, performed by eating a piece of bread over which the priest had pronounced a certain imprecation. If the accused ate it freely, he was pronounced innocent ; but if it stuck in his throat, it was considered as a proof of his guilt. … [Read more...]

A citizen of the world; one who has no fixed. residence. Vide Citizen. … [Read more...]