Eng. law. The proportionable part of a man's cattle, which he may keep upon the common. 2. To use a thing without stint, is to use it without limit. … [Read more...] about STINT
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STERLING
Currency, money of Great Britain, but anciently a small coin, worth about one penny; and so called, as some suppose, because it was stamped with the figure of a small star, or, as others suppose, because it was first stamped in England in the reign of King John, by merchants from Germany called Esterlings. Pounds sterling, originally signified so many pounds in weight of these … [Read more...] about STERLING
STIPEND
A salary; settled pay. A provision made for the support of the clergy. … [Read more...] about STIPEND
STET
Latin meaning Do not delete, let it stand. … [Read more...] about STET
STIPENDIARY ESTATES
Estates granted in return for services, generally of a military kind. 1 Steph. Comm. 174. … [Read more...] about STIPENDIARY ESTATES