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civil law. This word signifies in English, pledge or pawn. It is derived, says Gaius, from pugnium, the fist, because what is delivered in pledge is delivered. in hand. Dig. 50, 16, 238, 2. This is one of several instances of the failure of the Roman jurists, when they attempted etymological explanation of words. The elements of pignus (pig) is contained in the word pa(n)g-o, … [Read more...] about PIGNUS

An allowance set apart by a husband for the personal expensed of his wife, for her dress and pocket money. … [Read more...] about PIN-MONEY

In. old English law. That side of coined money which was called "pile," because it was the side on which there was an impression of a church built on piles. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 39. … [Read more...] about PILA

Poundage of cattle. … [Read more...] about PINNAGE

In the ancient forest laws. An arrow which had a round knob a little above the head, to hinder it from going far into the mark. Cowell. … [Read more...] about PILETTUS