Latin: . In old English law. A searcher or bailiff of a river; a water-bailiff, whose business was to look to the king's rights, as his wrecks, his flotsam, jetsam, water-strays, royal fishes. Hale, de Jure Mar. pars 1, c. 5. … [Read more...] about SCRUTATOR
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SCOTTARE
To pay scot, tax, or customary dues. Cowell. … [Read more...] about SCOTTARE
SCUSSUS
In old European law. Sha& en or beaten out; threshed, as grain. Spelman. … [Read more...] about SCUSSUS
SCOUNDREL
An approbious epithet, implying rascality, villainy, or a want of honor or integrity. In slander, this word is not actionable per se. 2 Bouv. Inst. 2250. … [Read more...] about SCOUNDREL
SCUTAGE
In feudal law. A tax or contribution raised by those that held lands by knight's service, towards furnishing the king's army, at the rate of one, two or three marks for every knight's fee. A pecuniary composition or commutation made by a tenant by knight-service in lieu of actual service. 2 Bl. Comm. 74. A pecuniary aid or tribute originally reserved by particular lords, … [Read more...] about SCUTAGE