Averia
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary · Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Lat. [L. Fr. avers, from ouvre, or ouvrage, work, labor.] In old English law. Working cattle {operaria animalia,) as horses, oxen, mules.
Spelman, Beg. Orig. 81 b— 83.
Chattels {catalla.) might sometimes be demanded under the name of averia. Bract. fol.
159 b.
The singular of this word [averium), is used by Bracton, but rarely by other writers. See Averium. Averia CARUCiE. L. Lat. {L. Fr. besiH des ckarues.^ Beasts of the plough which, at common law, were privileged over other cattle.
Co. Litt 85 b. 3 Bt. Com. OL Beg, Orig, 97 b.