A statement or assertion known to be untrue, and intended to deceive. A willful act or declaration contrary to the truth. Putnam v. Osgood, 51 N. H. 207. In Scotch law. A fraudulent imitation or suppression of truth, to the prejudice of another. Bell. "Something used and published falsely." An old Scottish nomen juris. "Falsehood is undoubtedly a nominate crime, so much so … [Read more...] about FALSEHOOD
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FAITOURS
Idle persons; idle livers; vagabonds. Cowell; Blount … [Read more...] about FAITOURS
FALDWORTH
In Saxon law. A person of age that he may be reckoned of some decennary. Du Fresne. … [Read more...] about FALDWORTH
FAKIR
A street peddler who disposes of worthless wares, or of any goods above their value, by means of any false representation, trick, device, lottery, or game of chance. Mills' Ann. St Colo. s 1400. … [Read more...] about FAKIR
FALERAE
In old English law. The tackle and furniture of a cart or wain. Blount. … [Read more...] about FALERAE