Definition and Citations:
In old Scotch law. An officer to whom process was directed. Otherwise called “mail- of fie,” (fee,) and classed with the “serjand.” Skene. In Frcnch law. A mayor.
In old Scotch law. An officer to whom process was directed. Otherwise called “mail- of fie,” (fee,) and classed with the “serjand.” Skene. In Frcnch law. A mayor.