An ancient record made in the time of William the Conqueror, and now remaining in the English exchequer, consisting of two volumes of unequal sizes, containing surveys of the lands in England. … [Read more...] about DOMESDAY OR DOMESDAY-BOOK
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DOLG-BOTE
A recompense for a scar or wound. Cowell … [Read more...] about DOLG-BOTE
DOMESDAY, DOMESDAY BOOK
(Sax.) An ancient record made in the time of William the Conqueror, and now remaining in the English exchequer, consisting of two volumes of unequal size, containing minute and accurate surveys of the lands in England. 2 Bl. Comm. 49, 50. The work was begun by five justices in each county in 1081, and finished in 1086. … [Read more...] about DOMESDAY, DOMESDAY BOOK
DOLI
Lat. See Dolus. … [Read more...] about DOLI
DOMESMEN
(Sax.) An inferior kind of judges. Men appointed to doom (judge) In matters in controversy. Cowell. Suitors in a court of a manor in ancient demesne, who are judges there. Blount; Whishaw; Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...] about DOMESMEN