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In old English law. A marshal; a master of the stables; an officer of the exchequer; a military officer of high rank, having powers and duties similar to those of a constable. Du Cange. See MARSHAL. … [Read more...] about MARESCALLUS

A representation of the earth's surface, or of some portion of it, showing the relative position of the parts represented, usually on a flat surface. Webster. "A map is but a transcript of the region which it portrays, narrowed in compass so as to facilitate an understanding of the original." Banker v. Caldwell, 3 Minn. 103 (Gil. 55). … [Read more...] about MAP

Fr. Marshal; a high officer of the royal household. Britt. fol. 16. … [Read more...] about MARESCHAL

In old records. A mere or moor; a lake, pool, or pond; a bog or marsh that cannot be drained. Cowell,, Blount; Spelman. … [Read more...] about MARA

A marauder is defined In the law to be one who, while employed m the army as a soldier, commits larceny or robbery in the neighborhood of the camp, or while wandering away from the army. But in the modern and metaphorical sense of the word, as now sometimes used in common speech, it seems to be applied to a class of persons who are not a part of any regular army, and are not … [Read more...] about MARAUDER