Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    A thief; a robber. Bridewell. A house of correction. Bridge-masters. Officers in charge of public bridges.

  • Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    One that pllfers other men's goods; a thief.