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...] about FLOWING LANDS
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FOCALE
In old English law. Firewood. The right of taking wood for the fire. Flre-bote. Cunningham. … [Read more...] about FOCALE
FOGAGIUM
In old English law. Foggage or fog; a kind of rank grass of late growth, and not eaten In summer. Spelman; Cowell. … [Read more...] about FOGAGIUM
FLUCTUS
Flood; flood-tide. Bract, fol. 255. … [Read more...] about FLUCTUS
FODDER
Food for horses or cattle. In feudal law, the term also denoted a prerogative of the prince to be provided with corn, etc., for his horses by his subjects in his wars. … [Read more...] about FODDER