In old English law. Jewels. This term was formerly more properly applied to those ornaments which women, although married, call their own. When these jocalia are not suitable to her degree, they are assets for the payment of debts. 1 Rolle, Abr. 911. … [Read more...] about JOCALIA
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JERGUER
In English law. An officer of the custom-house who oversees the waitera. Techn. Diet … [Read more...] about JERGUER
JOCELET
A little manor or farm. Cowell. … [Read more...] about JOCELET
JESSE
A large brass candlestick, usually hung in the middle of a church or choir. Cowell. … [Read more...] about JESSE
JET
Fr. In French law. Jettison. Ord. Mar. liv. 3, tit 8; Emerig. Traitt des Assur. c. 12, … [Read more...] about JET