Dapifer
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
The name of the first officer of state in France until 1191, after which it was never conferred. The name came to England with the Normans, but the office was less important, and there was a staff of dapifers. After the accession of Richard DARREIN (Fr. dernier). Last. Darrein continuance, last continuance. See Puis Darrein Continuance; Continuance.