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Astrarius

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old English law. A householder; belonging to the house; a person in actual possession of a house.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In oid English law. A householder; belonging to the house; a person in actual possession of a house,

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Lat. [L. Fr. astrer, q. v.] In old English law. The occupant of a hearth or house; a person in actual possession. Astrarius haeres; an heir placed by the ancestor in the house (astrum) which he was to inherit. Bract. fol. 85. An heir in actual possession of the property, as occupying the house he was to inherit, (eo quod reperitur in atrio sive in astro.) Id. fol. 267 b. Si ambo fuerint extra, et sic neuter astrarius; if both were out [of possession], and so neither astrarius. Id. ibid. See Id. fol. 268. Co. Litt. 8 b.