Festingman
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Kinney (1893), Stimson (1881), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
A surety; a vassal.
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
George C. Kinney · 1893
In old English law. A surety or pledge; frankpledge
Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law
Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881
A surety; frank -pledge, v. Faesthu/men. Festingpeiiny: earnest given to servants when hired.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
[Sax. /«/«nmon,] In old English law. A surety or pledge; frankpledge. Cov>elL FESTING PENNY* [from Sax./«M/nian, to fasten.] In English law. Earnest given to servants when hired, or retained in service. CowelL Blount, Still in use in some parts of England, under the name of fastening penny; though a shilling u the amount actually paid. Hotoil Vs Rural Life of England, p. 416. (Phil. ed. 1841.)