L. Latin: In Scotch law. Verging towards poverty; in declining circumstances. 2 Vergers. In English law. Officers who carry white wands before the justices of either bench. Cowell Mentioned In Fleta, as officers of the king’s court, who oppressed the people by demanding exorbitant fees. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 38.
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