in the Isle of Man, are the twenty-four chief commoners, who form the local legislature. 1 Steph. Comm. 09.
In old English law. A guardian, warden, or keeper.
In old Scotch law. Certain officers of courts. See CLAVES CURIAS.
A guardian, warden, or keeper. Mon. AngL torn. 2, p. 71.
In Hindu law. An office of government in which the business of the revenue department was -transacted under the Mohammedan government, and during the early period of British rule. Khalsa lands are lands, the revenue of which is paid into the exchequer. Wharton.
In English law. An engrosser of corn to enhance its price. Also a huckster.
In old English law. A dam or open wear in a river, with a loop or narrow cut in it, accommodated for the laying of engines to catch fish. 2 Inst. 88; Blount
The forcible abduction or stealing away of a man, woman, or child from their own country, and sending them into another. It is an offense punishable at the common law by fine and imprisonment. 4 Bl. Comm. 219.
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A measure of eighteen gallons.
An ancient servile payment made by tenants In husbandry. Cowell.