In old English law. A base sort of money, coined beyond sea in the likeness of English coin, and introduced into England in the reign of Edward III. Prohibited by St. 25 Edw. III. c. 4. Spelman; Cowell. … [Read more...]
LUXURY
Excess and extravagance which was formerly an offense against the public economy, but is not now punishable. Wharton. … [Read more...]
LWOP
Abbreviation for life without parole; the harshest of prison sentences. … [Read more...]
LYCH-GATE
The gate into a churchyard, with a roof or awning hung on posts over it to cover the body brought for' burial, when it rests underneath. Wharton. … [Read more...]
LYEF-GELD
Sax. In old records. Lief silver or money; a small fine paid by the customary tenant to the lord for leave to plow or sow, etc. Somn. Gavelkind, 27. … [Read more...]