Arthel
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
To avouch; as if a man were taken with stolen goods he was allowed a lawful arthel, i. e., a vouchee to clear him of the felony; but provision was made against it by 28 Henry VII, c. 6.—Blount.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
\i^TOi^Qr\j Arddelw or Arddel] Brit, or Welsh.
In Welsh and old English law. To avouch, {astipulari, asserere.) Davies' Diet, cited in CowelL Used also as a substantive. Thus, by the laws of Hoel Dha, it was provided that if a man were taken with stolen goods, he must be allowed a lawful arddelw (vouchee) to clear him of the felony. This was abolished by statute 26 Hen. VIII., c. 6. Cowell. Blount.