In old English law. A frank-pledge, or one who was surety for the good behavior of another. Monasteries enjoyed the privilege of being "free from, festing-men," which means that they were "not bound for any man's forthcoming who should transgress the law." Cowell. See FRANK-PLEDGE. … [Read more...] about FESTING-MAN
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FEUDE
An occasional early form of "feud" in the sense of private war or vengeance. Termes de la Ley. See FEUD. … [Read more...] about FEUDE
FERMENTED LIQUORS
Beverages produced by, or which have undergone, a process of alcoholic fermentation, to which they owe their intoxicating properties, including beer, wine, hard cider, and the like, but not spirituous or distilled liquors. State v. Lemp, 19 Mo. 391; State v. Biddle, 54 N. H. 383; People v. Foster, 64 Mich. 715, 31 N. W. 596; State v. Gill, 89 Minn. 502, 95 N., W. 449; State v. … [Read more...] about FERMENTED LIQUORS
FESTING-PENNY
Earnest given to servants when hired or retained. The same as arles-penny. Cowell. … [Read more...] about FESTING-PENNY
FEUDIST
A writer on feuds, as Cujacius, Spelman, etc. … [Read more...] about FEUDIST