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Fitz

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Stimson (1881)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A son.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

A Norman word, meaning "son." It is used in law and genealogy ; as Fitzher-bert, the son of Herbert; Fitzjames, the son of James; Fitzroy, the son of the king. It was originally applied to illegitimate children.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

A Norman word, meaning “son.” It is used in law and genealogy; as Fiizherbert, the son of Herbert; Fitzjames, the son of James; Fitzroy, the son of the king. It was originally applied to illegitimate children,

Glossary of Technical Terms, Phrases, and Maxims of the Common Law

Frederic Jesup Stimson · 1881

fr. Son; a son.