A term formerly applied to voters in certain boroughs of England, where all who boll (wallop) a pot were entitled to vote. Webster. … [Read more...] about POTWALLOPER
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POVERTY
The poor, specifically those who are unable to or do not earn sufficient money to take care of their basic necessities. … [Read more...] about POVERTY
POULTRY COUNTER
The name of a prison formerly existing in London. See COUNTER. … [Read more...] about POULTRY COUNTER
POVERTY AFFIDAVIT
An affidavit, made and filed by one of the parties to a suit, that he is not able to furnish security for the final costs. The use of the term la confined to a few states. Cole v. Hoeburg, 36 Kan. 263, 13 Pac. 275. … [Read more...] about POVERTY AFFIDAVIT
POUND
(A) weight. There are two kinds of weights, namely, the troy, and the avoirdupois. The pound avoirdupois is greater than the troy pound, in the proportion of seven thousand to five thousand seven hundred and sixty. The troy pound contains twelve ounces, that of avoirdupois sixteen ounces. (B) Eng. law. A place enclosed to keep strayed animals in. 5 Pick. 514; 4 Pick. 258; 9 … [Read more...] about POUND