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In old English law. A custom claimed by keepers In forests, and sometimes by bailiffs of hundreds, to take man's meat, horse's meat and dog's meat of the tenants and inhabitants within the perambulation of the forest hundred, etc. The land subject to this custom was called "terra putura." Others, who call It "pulture," explain it as a demand in general; and derive it from the … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In old English law. A providing of necessaries for the king's house. Cowell. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In Hindu law. A foot-passenger ; a person employed as a night-watch In a village, and as a runner or messenger on the business of the revenue. Wharton. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In old English law. An officer who procured or purchased articles needed for the king's use at an arbitrary price. In the statute 36 Edw. III. c. 2, this is called a "heignous nome," (heinous or hateful name,) and changed to that of "achar tor." Barring. Ob. St. 289. … [Read more...]
TheLaw.com Law Dictionary & Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed.
In old Scotch law. Petty theft 2 Pitc Crim. Tr. 43. … [Read more...]