Seneschal
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
A steward; also one who has the dispensing of justice.
Co. Litt. 61 a. SENESCHALLO ET MARESHALL0 QUOD NON TENEAT PLACITA DE LIBERO TEN- EMENT0.
A writ addressed to the steward and marshal of England, inhibiting them to take cognizance of an action in their court that concerns freehold.
Reg. Orig. 185.
SENESCHALLUS (Lat.). A steward.
Co. Litt 61 a.