So much land as one's plow can till in a year; a hide of land. Cowell. … [Read more...]
SYNCOPARE
To cut short, or pronounce things so as not to be understood. Cowell. … [Read more...]
SWORN
Having taken an oath, such as an oath to tell the truth under the penalty of perjury. … [Read more...]
SYNDIC
In the civil law. An advocate or patron; a burgess or recorder; an agent or attorney who acts for a corporation or university; an actor or procurator; an assignee. In French law. The person who is commissioned by the courts to administer a bankruptcy. He fulfills the same functions as the trustee in English law, or assignee in America. The term is also applied to the person … [Read more...]
SWORN BROTHERS
In old English law. Persons who, by mutual oaths, covenant to share in each, other's fortunes. … [Read more...]