Slang for a newspaper advertisement for the sale or offering of stock, said to resemble the general appearance of a tombstone. … [Read more...] about TOMBSTONE AD
TOMBSTONE AD
TOLTA
In old English law. Wrong; rapine; extortion. Cowell. … [Read more...] about TOLTA
TOLT
A writ whereby a cause depending in a court baron was taken and removed into a county court Old Nat Brev. 4. … [Read more...] about TOLT
TOLSEY
The same as "tollbooth." Also a place where merchants meet; a local tribunal for small civil causes held at the Guildhall, Bristol. … [Read more...] about TOLSEY
TOLLSESTER
An old excise; a duty paid by tenants of some manors to the lord for liberty to brew and sell ale. Cowell. … [Read more...] about TOLLSESTER