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CROWNER

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In old Scotch law. Coroner; a coroner. "Crowner's quest," a coroner's inquest. … [Read more...]

CUCKING-STOOL

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An engine of correction for common scolds, which in the Saxon language is said to signify the scolding-stool, though now it is frequently corrupted into ducking-stool, because the judgment was that, when the woman was placed therein, she should be plunged in the water for her punishment. It was also variously called a "trebucket," "tumbrel," or "castigatory." 3 Inst. 219; 4 Bl. … [Read more...]

CROY

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In old English law. Marsh land. Blount … [Read more...]

CUEILLETTE

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A term in French maritime law. Affreightment of a vessel a cueillette, is a contract by which the captain obligates himself to receive a partial cargo, only upon condition that he shall succeed in completing his cargo by other partial lading; that is, by gathering it (en recueillant) wherever he may be able to find it. If he fails to collect a cargo, such partial charterin is … [Read more...]

CRUCE SIGNATI

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In old English law. Signed or marked with a cross. Pilgrims to the holy land, or crusaders; so called because they wore the sign of the cross upon their garments. Spelman. … [Read more...]

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