Category: G

In old Scotch law. Warder. 1 Pitc. Crim. Tr. pt. 1, p. 8.

Liable to pay geld; liable to be taxed. Kelham.

A woman of birth above the common, or equal to that of a gentleman; an addition of a woman’s state or degree.

In old Scotch law. Gaolers. 1 1’itc. Crim. Tr. pt. 2, p. 234.

1. To transfer or yield to, or bestow upon, another. One of the operativewords in deeds of conveyance of real property. importing at common law, a warranty orcovenant for quiet enjoyment during

An interpretation, consisting of one or more words, interlinear or marginal;an annotation, explanation, or comment on any passage in the text of a work, for purposesof elucidation or amplification. Particularly applied to

L. Lat. A jester, buffoon, or juggler. Spelman, voc. “Goliar- densis.”

A notary or scrivener. See St 5 Hen. VIII. c. 1. The word is a corruption of the French “greffler,” (q. v.)

The person by whom a grant is made.

or “The Body of Laws of the Province of Pennsylvania andTerritories thereunto belonging, Past at an Assembly held at Chester, alias Upland, the7th day of the tenth month, called ‘December,’ 10S2.” This

In Saxon law. Peace; protection.

In old European law. A pledge. Spelman; Calvin. A custom. Spelman.Spelled also “wadla.”

In old English law. That which was given for safe conduct through astrange territory, or another’s territory. Cowell.The office of guiding of travelers through dangerous and unknown ways. 2 Inst. 520.

Waif, or waived; that which has been stolen and afterwards dropped in thehighway for fear of a discovery. Cowell.

The same word as “gabel” or “gavel.” Rent; tax ; interest of money.

A child born in lawful wedlock ; also one born to betrothed but unmarried parents. Spelman.

In English statutes. To sort or cull out the good from the bad in spices, drugs, etc. Cowell.Garbler of spices. An ancient officer intbe city of London, who might enter into any

A temporary governor of the country. Blount A bailiff or steward. Spelman.

The head of a family.

See HINDU LAW.