In forest law. One who could make oath, i.e., bear witness for another. Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...] about FORATHE
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FONSADERA
In Spanish law. Any tribute or loan granted to the king for the purpose of enabling him to defray the expenses of a war. … [Read more...] about FONSADERA
FONTANA
A fountain or spring. Bract, fol. 233. … [Read more...] about FONTANA
FOOT
1. A measure of length containing twelve inches or one-third of a yard. 2. The base, bottom, or foundation of anything; and, toy metonomy, the end or termination; as the foot of a fine, … [Read more...] about FOOT
FOLC-RIGHT
The common right of all the people. 1 Bl. Comm. 05, 67. The jus commune, or common law, mentioned in the laws of King Edward the Elder, declaring the same equal right, law, or justice to be due to persons of all degrees. Wharton. … [Read more...] about FOLC-RIGHT
