A privilege possessed In some places by the lord of a manor, which consists in the right of having his tenant's sheep to feed on his fields, so as to manure the land. The name of foldage is also given in parts of Norfolk to the customary fee paid to the lord for exemption at certain times from this duty. Elton, Com. 45, 46. … [Read more...] about FOLD AGE
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FOOTGELD
In the forest law. An o amercement for not cutting out the ball or cutting off the claws of a dog's feet, (expeditating him.) To be quit of footgeld is to have the privilege of keeping dogs in the forest unlaAced without punishment or control. Manwood. … [Read more...] about FOOTGELD
FOLD-COURSE
Eng. law. By this phrase is understood land used as a sheepwalk; it also signifies land to which the sole right of folding the cattle of others is appurtenant; sometimes it means merely such right of folding. It is also used to denote the right of folding on another's land, which is called common foldage. … [Read more...] about FOLD-COURSE
FOOTPRINTS
In the law of evidence. Impressions made upon earth snow or other surface by the feet of persons or by the shoes boots or other covering of the feet. … [Read more...] about FOOTPRINTS
FOLGARII
Menial servants; followers. Bract. … [Read more...] about FOLGARII