A measure or portion of corn, given by a lord to customary tenants as a reward and encouragement for labor. Cowell. … [Read more...] about METECORN
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METEGAVEL
A tribute or rent paid in victuals. Cowell … [Read more...] about METEGAVEL
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...] about MESS BRIEF
METER
An instrument of measurement; as a coal-meter, a gas-meter, a land-meter. … [Read more...] about METER
MESSAGE FROM THE CROWN
In English law. The method of communicating between the sovereign and the house of parliament. A written message under the royal sign-manual is brought by a member of the house, being a minister of the crown or one of the royal household. Verbal messages are also sometimes delivered. May. Pari. Pr. c. 17. … [Read more...] about MESSAGE FROM THE CROWN