In old English law. An amerciament or fine. Cowell. … [Read more...]

An officer of the English crown having the general management of the mines, pits, and quarries in the Forest of Dean and Hundred of St. Briavers, subject, in some respects, to the control of the commissioners of woods and forests. He grants gales to free miners in their proper order, accepts surrenders of gales, and keeps the registers required by the acts. There is a … [Read more...]

Prejudice or discrimination against a person based upon their gender. … [Read more...]

A string or ribbon by which the stocking is held upon the leg. The mark of the highest order of English knighthood, ranking next after the nobility. This military order of knighthood is said to have been first instituted by Richard I., at the siege of Acre, where he caused twenty six knights who firmly stood by him to wear thongs of blue leather about their legs. It is also … [Read more...]

The official publication of the English government, also called the "London Gazette." It is evidence of acts of state, and of everything done by the king in his political capacity. Orders of adjudication in bankruptcy are required to be published therein; and the production of a copy of the "Gazette," containing a copy of the order of adjudication, is evidence of the fact. … [Read more...]