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Baston

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Fr.

In old English law

A staff or club, a baton. The wardens of the Fleet were so called from the painted staves by which they were distinguished.

Spelman.

Termes de la ley.

Cowell.

Officiarii de la baston; officers of the staff.

10 Co. 65. 4 M. Qr. d Scott. 452, note.