Lat. In Roman law. A subdivision of the as, containing four uncice; the proportion of four-twelfths or one-third. 2 Bl. Comm. 462, note m. A copper coin of the value of one-third of the as. Brande. In feudal law. Dower or third. 2 Bl. Comm. 129.
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