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An under-constable. Cowell. … [Read more...] about THIRDBOROUGH, OR THIRDBOROW

The most general denomination of the subjects of property, as contradistinguished from persons. 2 Bl. Comm. 16. The word "estate" in general is applicable to anything of which riches or fortune may consist. The word is likewise relative to the word "things," which is the second object of jurisprudence, the rules of which are applicable to persona things, and actions. Civ. Code … [Read more...] about THINGS

The third part of the corn growing on the land, due to the lord for a heriot on the death of his tenant, witH-in the the manor of Turfat, in Hereford. Blount. … [Read more...] about THIRDINGS

In Saxon law. A thane or nobleman; knight or freeman. Cowell. … [Read more...] about THINGUS

By the laws of St. Edward the Confessor, if any man lay a third night in an inn, he was called a "third night awn hinde," and his host was answerable for him if he committed any offense. The first night, forman night, or uncouth, (unknown,) he was reckoned a stranger; the second night, twa night, a guest; and the third night, an awn hinde, a domestic. Bract. 1. 3. … [Read more...] about THIRD-NIGHT-AWN-HINDE