An officer in the English exchequer, who entered every seller's bill on the parchment rolls, the roll of receipts, and the roll of disbursements. … [Read more...] about PELLS, CLERK OF THE
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PECUS
Latin: In Roman law. Cattle; a beast Under a bequest of pecudes were included oxen and other beasts of burden. Dig. 32, 81, 2. … [Read more...] about PECUS
PEER
Equal. A man's peers are his equals. A man is to be tried by his peers. 2. In England and some other countries, this is a title of nobility; as, peers of the realm. In the United States, this equality is not so much political as civil. A man who is not a citizen, is nevertheless to be tried by citizens. … [Read more...] about PEER
PELT WOOL
The wool pulled off the skin or pelt of dead sheep. 8 Hen. VI. c 22. … [Read more...] about PELT WOOL
PEDAGE
In old English law. A toll or tax paid by travelers for the privilege of passing, on foot or mounted, through a forest or other protected place. Spelman. … [Read more...] about PEDAGE