Constable Of England
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
His office consisted in the care of the common peace of the realm in deeds of arms and matters of war. Lambard, Const. 4. He was to regulate all matters of chivalry, tournaments and feats of arms which were performed on horseback. 3 Steph. Com. 47. He held the court of chivalry, besides sitting in the curia regis. 4 Bla. Com. 92. The office is disused in England, except on coronation-days and other such occasions of state, and was last held by the Duke of Buckingham, under Henry VIII. The title Ls Lord High Constable of England. 3 Steph. Com. 47; 1 Bla. Com. 355; 2 Grose. Mil. Antiq. 216. See Court of Chivalry; Court of Earl Marshal.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
(Called, also, "Marshal.") His office consisted in the care of the common peace of the realm in deeds of arms and matters of war. Lamb. Const. 4.
Defined under Constable in Black's Law Dictionary.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
(Called, also, “Marshal.”) ITis ottice consisted in the tare of the common peace of the realm in deeds of arms anid matters of war. Lamb. Oonst. 4.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
[L. Lat. constabularius Anglice; L. Fr. constable d'Ang Uterre,] Called also LORD HIGH