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Fylit

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In old Scotch practice. Fyled; found guilty. See "Fyle." FYNDERINGA (Saxon). An offense or trespass for which the fine or compensation was reserved to the king's pleasure. Leg. Hen. I. c. 10. Its nature is not known, Spelman reads fynderinga, and interprets it "treasure trove"; but Cowell reads fyrderinga, and interprets it a joining of the king's fird or host, a neglect to do which was punished by a fine called "firdnite." See Cowell; Spelman, Du Cange agrees with Cowell.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old Scotch practice. Fyled; found guilty. See Fyle.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In old Scotch practice. Fyled; found guilty. See Fy.