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Bair-Man

Defined in 6 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Kinney (1893), Black's (1891), Bouvier (1839)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In Scotch law. A poor debtor.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

(Scotch) A bankrupt.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old Scotch law. A poor Insolvent debtor, left bare and naked, who was obliged to swear in court that he was not worth more than five shillings and five-pence.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

In old Scots law. A bankrupt; otherwise called dyvour. V. Dyvour.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In old Scotch law. A poor insolvent debtor, left bare and naked, who was obliged to swear in court that he was not worth more than five shillings and fivepence.

A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States

John Bouvier · 1839

Scottish law. A poor insolvent debtor left bare.