Latin, meaning So use your own as not to injure another s property. … [Read more...]
SIDESMEN
In ecclesiastical law. These were originally persons whom, in the ancient episcopal synods, the bishops were wont to summon out of each parish to give information of the disorders of the clergy and people, and to report heretics. In process of time they became standing officers, under the title of "synodsmen," "sidesmen," or "questmen." The whole of their duties seems now to … [Read more...]
SICH
A little current of water, which is dry in summer; a water furrow or gutter. Cowell. … [Read more...]
SIDEWALK
A walk for foot passengers at the side of a street or road. See Kohlhof v. Chicago, 102 111. 249, 61 N. E. 446, 85 Am. St. Rep. 335; Challiss v. Parker, 11 Kan. 391; State v. Berdetta, 73 Ind. 185, 38 Am. Rep. 117; Pequignot v. Detroit (C. C.) 16 Fed. 212. … [Read more...]
SICIUS
A sort of money current among the ancient English, of the value of 2d … [Read more...]