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Stouthrieff

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary · Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

In Scotch law

Formerly this word included in its signification every species of theft accompanied with violence to the person; but of late years it has become the vox signata for forcible and masterful depredation within or near the dwelling house; while "robbery" has been more particularly applied to violent depredation on the highway or accompanied by house breaking.

Alls. Sc. Law, 227.