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In old English law. A moss or marsh ground, or a place where sedges grow; a place overrun with moss. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MUSSA

A house or room of strength, In cathedrals, collegiate churches, castles, colleges, public buildings, etc., purposely made for keeping deeds, charters, writings, etc 3 Inst 170. … [Read more...] about MUNIMENT-HOUSE, OR MUNIMENT-ROOM

To assemble together troops and their arms, whether for inspection, drill, or service in the field. To take recruits into the service in the army and Inscribe their names on the muster-roll or official record. See Tyler v. Pomeroy, 8 Allen (Mass.) 498. Muster-master. One who superintended the muster to prevent frauds. St. 35 Eliz. c. 4. Master-book. A book in which the forces … [Read more...] about MUSTER

The instruments of writing and written evidences which the owner of lands, possessions, or inheritances has, by which he is enabled to defend the title of his estate. … [Read more...] about MUNIMENTS

maritime law; A written document containing the name's, ages, quality, place of residence, and, above all, place of birth, of every person of the ship's company. It is of great use in ascertaining the ship's; neutrality. … [Read more...] about MUSTER-ROLL