Guardian for nurture
Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1891), Burrill (1850)
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
The father, or in case of his death, the mother, as guardian of their children’s persons until fourteen years old. See 16 Fed. Cas. (U. S.) 1171, 3 Cranch C. C. 147.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
The father, or, at his decease, the mother, of a ehild. This kind of guardianship extends only to the person, and determines when the infant arrives at the age of fourteen. 2 Kent, Comm. 221; 1 Bl. Comm. 461; 2 Steph. Comm. 338.
A New Law Dictionary and Glossary
Alexander M. Burrill · 1850
The father, or, at his decease, the mother of a child. 2 Stepk. Com. 338. This kind of guardianship extends only to the person, and determines when the infant arrives at the age of fourteen. Id. ibid. 2 Kent's Com. 221. 1 £1. Com. 461. Supposed to be obsolete in the United States. 2 Kent's Com. ub. sup.