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Detractare

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

To draw; to drag along.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

L I.

In old English law. To draw, or drag; to draw or drag a convict to the gallows or stake. Detractentur et snspendentar: they shall be drawn and hanged. Detractari et combnri: to be drawn and burned.