A small tribute, commonly of loaves of bread, which in some places the parishioners paid to the rector in lieu of small tithes. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MAINE-FORT
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MAIHEM
See Mayhem; Maim. … [Read more...] about MAIHEM
MAINOUR
In criminal law. An article stolen, when found in the hands of the thief. A thief caught with the stolen goods in his possession is said to be taken "with the mainour," that is, with the property in manu, In his hands. 4 Bl. Comm. 307. The word seems to have corresponded with the Saxon "handhabend," (q. v.) In modern law it has sometimes been written as an English word … [Read more...] about MAINOUR
MAIHEMATUS
Maimed or wounded. … [Read more...] about MAIHEMATUS
MAINOVRE, OR MAINCEUVRE
A trespass committed by hand. See 7 Rich. II. c 4 … [Read more...] about MAINOVRE, OR MAINCEUVRE