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Service of the shield. One of the varieties of tenure in knight's service, to the duty imposed being that of accompanying the king to the wars for forty days, at the tenant's own charge, or sending a substitute. In later times, this service was commuted for a certain payment in money, which was then called "escuage certain." See 2 Bl. Comm. 74, 75. … [Read more...] about ESCUAGE

Span. In Spanish law. A spurious child; one begotten on a woman who has promiscuous intercourse with many men. White, New Recop. b. 1, tit. 5, c. 2, s 1. … [Read more...] about ESPURIO

To scour or cleanse. Cowell. … [Read more...] about ESCURARE

A title applied by courtesy to officers of almost every description, to members of the bar, and others. No one is entitled to it by law, and, therefore, it confers, no distinction in law. 2. In England, it is a title next above that of a gentleman, and below a knight. Camden reckons up four kinds of esquires, particularly regarded by the heralds: 1. The eldest sons of knights … [Read more...] about ESQUIRE

An error that was made as a result of something not being done that should have been done. … [Read more...] about ERROR OF OMISSION