Such an underground prison or cell as was formerly placed in the strongest part of a fortress; a dark or subterraneous prison. … [Read more...]

Latin: While; as long as; until; upon condition that; provided tha. Dom bene se cesserit. While he shall conduct himself well; during good behavior. Expressive of a tenure of office not dependent upon the pleasure of the appointing power, nor for a limited period, but terminable only upon the death or misconduct of the incumbent. Dam ferret opus. While the work glows; in the … [Read more...]

A double; a kind of base coin less than a farthing. … [Read more...]

The name of a writ which lies when an infant has made a feoffment in fee of his lands, or for life, of a gift in tail. 2. It may be sued out by him after he comes of full age, and not before; but, in the mean time, he may enter, and his entry remits him to his ancestor's rights. … [Read more...]

Pieces of wood placed against the sides and bottom of the hold of a vessel, to preserve the cargo from the effect of leakage, according to its nature and quality. Abb. Shipp. 227. There is considerable resemblance between dunnage and ballast. The latter is used for trimming the ship, and bringing it down to a draft of water proper and safe for sailing. Dunnage is placed under … [Read more...]