Category: K

This word is applied, in England, to vessels employed in the carriage of coals. Jacob KEEP, n. A strong tower or hold in the middle of any castle or fortification, wherein the

In old English law. A dam or open wear in a river, with a loop or narrow cut in it, accommodated for the layiug of engines to catch fish. 2 lust. 38;

In Hindu law. A stated payment; installment of rent.

Sax. Kin or kindred. I > L. 691

A key, kay, or quay. Spelman.

An edict or award between Henry III. and those who had been in arms against him; so called because made at Kenilworth Castle, in War- wickshire, anno 51 Hen. III., A. D.

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

A rascal; a false, tricky, or deceitful person. The word originally meant a boy, attendant, or servant, but long-continued usage has given it its present signifi- cation.

A wharfage- due.

In Scotch law. The act of the sheriff in ascertaining the just proportion of the husband’s lauds which belong to the widow in right of her terce or dower. Bell.

A measure of eighteen gallons.

A portion of grain given to a mill-servant from tenants who were bound to grind their grain at such mill.