Ancients
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
In English law
A title given to cerfcun members of the Inns of court and chancery.
Cowell. Holthouse. Wharton.
Serjeants were distinguished as ancient and puisne.
Cro. Jac. 2, 671.