In old English law. High-water mark; flood-mark. 1 And. 88,89. … [Read more...]
FOCAGE
House-bote; flre-bote. Cowell. … [Read more...]
FOG
In maritime law. Any atmospheric condition (including not only fog properly socalled but also mist or falling snow) which thickens the air obstructs the view and so increases the perils of navigation. … [Read more...]
FLOWING LANDS
This term has acquired a definite and specific meaning in law. It commonly imports raising and setting back water on another's land, by a dam placed across a stream or water-course which is the natural drain and outlet for surplus water on such land. Call v. Middlesex County Com'rs, 2 Gray (Mass.) 235. … [Read more...]
FOCALE
In old English law. Firewood. The right of taking wood for the fire. Flre-bote. Cunningham. … [Read more...]