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An old English term for boundaries or frontiers, particularly the boundaries and limits between England and Wales, or between England and Scotland, or the borders of the dominions of the crown, or the boundaries of properties in Scotland. Mozley & Whitley. Marches, court of. An abolished tribunal in Wales, where pleas of debt or damages, not above the value of £50, were … [Read more...] about MARCHES

The old writ of maintenance. Reg. Orig. 182. … [Read more...] about MANUTENENTIA

In old Scotch law. A custom for the lord of a fee to lie the first night with the bride of his tenant Abolished by Malcolm III. Spelman; 2 Bl. Comm. 83. A fine paid by the tenant for the remission of such right, originally a mark or half a mark of silver. Spelman. In old English law. A fine paid for leave to marry, or to bestow a daughter in marriage. CowelL … [Read more...] about MARCHETA

In old English law. The price or value of a man's life or head. Co well. … [Read more...] about MANWORTH

A dignity in a woman answerable to that of marquis in a man, conferred either by creation or by marriage with a marquis. Wharton. … [Read more...] about MARCHIONESS