An attorney, the author and editor of this law dictionary and the founder of TheLaw.com. … [Read more...]
METECORN
A measure or portion of corn, given by a lord to customary tenants as a reward and encouragement for labor. Cowell. … [Read more...]
METEGAVEL
A tribute or rent paid in victuals. Cowell … [Read more...]
MESS BRIEF
In Danish sea law. One of a ship's papers; a certificate of admeasurement granted at the home port of a vessel by the government or by some other competent authority. Jac. Sea Laws, 51. … [Read more...]
METER
An instrument of measurement; as a coal-meter, a gas-meter, a land-meter. … [Read more...]