The name of an instrument formerly used in Scotland for beheading criminals. … [Read more...] about MAIDEN
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MAIN
Principal, chief, most important in size, extent, or utility. Main channel. The main channel of a river is that bed over which the principal volume of water flows. … [Read more...] about MAIN
MAIDEN ASSIZE
In English law. Originally an assize at which no person was condemned to die. Now it is a session of a criminal court at which there are no prisoners to be tried. … [Read more...] about MAIDEN ASSIZE
MAINAD
In old English law. A false oath; perjury. Co well. Probably from Sax. "manath" or ''mainath" a false or deceitful oath. … [Read more...] about MAINAD
MAIDEN RENTS
A fine paid by the tenants of some manors to the lord for a license to marry a daughter. Cowell. Or, perhaps, for the lord's omitting the custom of marcheta, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about MAIDEN RENTS