In medical Jurisprudence. A poisonous ptomaine produced in milk, cheese, cream, or ice-cream by decomposition of albuminous constituents. … [Read more...]
TWA NIGHT GEST
In Saxon law. A guest on the second night. By the laws of Edward the Confessor it was provided that a man who lodged at an inn, or at the house of another, should be considered, on the flrst night of his being there, a stranger, (uncuth;) on the second night, a guest; on the third night, a member of the family. This had reference to the responsibility of the. host or … [Read more...]
TYRRA, OR TOIRA
A mount or hill. Cowell … [Read more...]
TWELFHINDI
The highest rank of men in the Saxon government, who were valued at 1200s. If any injury were done to such persons, satisfaction was to be made according to their worth. Cowell. … [Read more...]
TYTHE
Tithe, or tenth part. … [Read more...]