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In Saxon and old English law. A measure of length, equal to one yard, derived from the girth or circumference of a man's body. … [Read more...] about GIRTH

Lat. A sword. An ancient emblem of defense. Hence the ancient earls or comites (the king's attendants, advisers, and associates in his government) were made by being girt with swords, (gladio succincti.) The emblem of the executory power of the law in punishing crimes. 4 Bl. Comm. 177. In old Latin authors, and in the Norman laws, this word was used to signify supreme … [Read more...] about GLADIUS

In the civil law. A commentator or annotator. A term applied to the professors and teachers of the Roman law In the twelfth century, at the head of whom was Irnerlus. Mackeld. Rom. Law, 1 90. … [Read more...] about GLOSSATOR

In old Scotch law. An asylum given to murderers, where the murder was committed without any previous design, and in chaude mella, or heat of passion. Bell. … [Read more...] about GIRTH AND SANCTUARY

A sword, lance, or horseman's staff. One of the weapons allowed in a trial by combat … [Read more...] about GLAIVE