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...]
GLAIVE
A sword, lance, or horseman's staff. One of the weapons allowed in a trial by combat … [Read more...]
GLOUCESTER, STATUTE OF
The statute is the 6 Edw. I. c. 1, A. D. 1278. It takes its name from the place of its enactment, and was the first statute giving costs in actions. … [Read more...]
GISEMENT
L. Fr. Agistment; cattle taken in to grace at a certain price; also the money received for grazing cattle … [Read more...]
GLANS
In the civil law. Acorns or nuts of the oak or other trees. In a larger sense, all fruits of trees. … [Read more...]