In old pleading. An iron mine, Townsh,. PI. 273. … [Read more...] about FERRIFODINA
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FEUDA
Feuds or fees. … [Read more...] about FEUDA
FERRUM
Iron. In old English law. A horse-shoe. Ferrura, shoeing of horse. … [Read more...] about FERRUM
FEUDAL
Pertaining to feuds or fees; relating to or growing out of the feudal system or feudal law; having the quality of a feud, as distinguished from "allodial." Feudal actions. An ancient name for real actions, or such as concern real property only. 3 Bl. Comm. 117. Feudal law. The body of jurisprudence relating to feuds; the real property law of the feudal system; the law anciently … [Read more...] about FEUDAL
FERRY
A liberty to have a boat upon a river for the transportation of men, horses, and carriages with their contents, for a reasonable toll. The term is also used to designate the, place where such liberty is exercised. "Ferry" properly means a place of transit across a river or arm of the sea; but in law it is treated as a franchise, and defined as the exclusive right to carry … [Read more...] about FERRY