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.