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
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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
SCRAMBLING POSSESSION
See POSSESSION. … [Read more...] about SCRAMBLING POSSESSION
SCUTAGIO HABENDO
A writ that anciently lay against tenants by knight's service to serve in the wars, or send sufficient persons, or pay a certain sum. Fitzh. Nat Brev. 83. … [Read more...] about SCUTAGIO HABENDO
SCRAWL
A word used in some of the United States for scrowl or scroll. "The word 'seal/ written in a scrawl attached to the name of an obligor, makes the instrument a specialty." Comerford v. Cobb, 2 Fla. 418. … [Read more...] about SCRAWL