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A mutual agreement to refer matters in dispute to the decision of arbitrators. [Obs.] Burrill.

being an acknowledgment that the land in question belonged to the complainant. See Fine. Burril.

One who swears or is sworn with others; one bound by oath with others; a compurgator. Burrill.

A person who appoints another to act for him as attorney in fact. Burrill.

that which is connected with a tenetment, or thing holden, as a certin quantity of land a Burrill.

e whose business is to draw up conveyances of property, as deeds, mortgages, leases, etc. Burrill.

unced innocent; but if it stuck in his throat, it was considered as a proof of his guilt. Burril.

ld not be properly designated by any special name, whether belonging to contracts or not. Burrill.

rogative of the lord of the soil entitling him to lodging and food at his tenant's house. Burrill. Sometimes he contrived, in deflance of the law, to live by coshering, that is to say, by quartering himself on the old tentants of his family, who, wretched as was their own condition, could not refuse a portion of their…

Collateral relationship or kindred by blood; consanguinity. Burrill.

To plead orally; to argue a matter in court; to recite a count. Burrill.

icate roll (record or account) kept by an officer as a check upon another officer's roll. Burrill.

sional pleader; one who counted for his client, that is, orally pleaded his cause. [Obs.] Burrill.

The party who makes a covenant. Burrill.

Under the protection of a husband; married. Burrill.

A tool used in mezzotint engraving, which, by a rocking motion, raises burrs on the surface of the plate, so preparing the ground.

nst the person who has sued him, upon the same subject matter, as upon the same contract. Burrill. -- Cross aisle (Arch.), a transept; the lateral divisions of a cruciform church. -- Cross axie. (a) (Mach.) A shaft, windlass, or roller, worked by levers at opposite ends, as in the copperplate printing press. (b) A dr…

ommonly called the crown side of the court, which takes cognizance of all criminal cases. Burrill.

A woman who is a guardian or custodian. Burrill.

auliflowers should be cut for use while the head, or curd, is still close and compact. F. Burr.