In old Irish law. A species of tenure, founded on ancient usage, which allotted the inheritance of lands, castles, etc., to the “oldest and worthiest man of the deceased’s name and blood.” It was abolished in the reign of James I. Jacob; Wharton.
In old Irish law. A species of tenure, founded on ancient usage, which allotted the inheritance of lands, castles, etc., to the “oldest and worthiest man of the deceased’s name and blood.” It was abolished in the reign of James I. Jacob; Wharton.