The heraldic term for black. It is called "Saturn," by those who blazon by planets, and "diamond," by those who use the names of jewels. Engravers commonly represent it by numerous perpendicular and horizontal lines, crossing each other. Wharton. … [Read more...] about SABLE
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SACRISTAN
A sexton, anciently called "aagerson," or "sagtoon;" the keeper of things belonging to divine worship. … [Read more...] about SACRISTAN
SAID TO CONTAIN
Term used in bill of lading where there is a representation of what a container contains. … [Read more...] about SAID TO CONTAIN
SABOTAGE
To rig with a hidden destructive mechanism, to derail the efforts of another, to destroy property of an adversary. … [Read more...] about SABOTAGE
SACUS
L. Latin: In old English law. A sack. A quantity of wool weighing thirty or twenty-eight stone. Fleta, L 2, c. 79, f 10. … [Read more...] about SACUS