A Latin term meaning three necessities for which are owed by all common law land owners to the royalty or kingdom of the land. … [Read more...]
TREBUCKET
The name of an engine of punishment, said to be synonymous with tumbrel, castigatory or cucking-stool. … [Read more...]
TRETHINGA
In old English law. A trlthing; the court of a Trithing. … [Read more...]
TREE
A woody plant, which in respect of thickness and height grows greater than any other plant. 2. Trees are part of the real estate while growing, and before they are severed from the freehold; but as soon as they are cut down, they are personal property. 3. Some trees are timber trees, while others do not bear that denomination. Vide Timber, and 2 Bl. Com. 281. 4. Trees belong to … [Read more...]
TREYT
Withdrawn, as a juror. Written also treat. Cowell. … [Read more...]