In old English law. Fellow-barons; fellow-citizens. The citizens or freemen of the Cinque Ports being anciently called "barons;" the term "combarones" Is used in this sense in a grant of Henry III. to the barons of the port of Fevresham. Cowell. … [Read more...] about COMBARONES
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COMITATUS
In old English law. A county or shire; the body of a county. The territorial jurisdiction of a comes, i.e., count or earl. The county court, a court of great antiquity and of great dignity in early times. Also, the retinue or train of a prince or high governmental official. … [Read more...] about COMITATUS
COMBAT
A forcible encounter between two or more persons; a battle; a duel. Trial by battle. Mutnal combat is one into which both the parties enter voluntarily; it implies a common intent to fight, but not necessarily an exchange of blows. Aldrige v. (State, 59 Miss. 250; Tate v. State, 46 Ga. 158. … [Read more...] about COMBAT
COMITES
Counts or earls. Attendants or followers. Persons composing the retinue of a high functionary. Persons who are attached to the suite of a public minister. … [Read more...] about COMITES
COMBATERRAE
A valley or piece of low ground between two hills. Kennett Gloss. … [Read more...] about COMBATERRAE