Countee
Defined in 5 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
An earl. Litt. 61, 181, 335.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
An earl.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In old English law. The most eminent dignity of a subject before the Co.nquest. He was præfectus or prœpositus comitatus, and had the charge and custody of the county; but this authority Is now vested In the sheriff. 9 Coke, 46.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In old English law. The most eminent dignity of a subject before the Conquest. He was prefectus or prepostius comitatus, and had the charge and custody of the county; but this authority is now vested in the sheriff. 9 Coke, 46,
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
In old English law. A count or earl. Britt. fol. 1. A county. Id. fol. 2. A county court. Mirr. c. 1, sect. 15. Kelham.