To Affere
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
in the Englis law, signifies either “to affere an amercement,” 1. e. to mitigate the rigour of a fine; or “to affere an account,” that is to confirm it on oath in the exchequer.