Bark
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Is sometimes figuratively used to denote the mere words or letter of an instrument or outer covering of the idcas sought to be expressed, as distinguished from its inner substance or essential meaning. "If the bark makes for them, the pith makes for us." Bacon.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Issometimes figuratively used to to be expressed, as distinguished from its inner substance or essential meaning. “If the bark makes for them, the pith makes for us.” Bacon.
A Dictionary of Law
William C. Anderson · 1889
See Litera, Qui hseret, etc. BAKU". See Arson; Belong; Curtilage. Within the meaning of a statute against arson, the building need not be used for storing provender.* The word may include a building mainly used for storing tobacco.*