Hysterofotmoi
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
Those who, having bcen thought dead, had, after a long absence in foreign countries, returned safely home; or those who, having' been thought dead in battle, had afterwards unexpectedly escaped from their enemies and returned home. These, among the Romans, were not permitted to enter their own houses at the door, but were received at a passage opened in the roof. Enc. Land.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
Those who, hayre ing been thought dead, had, after a long absence in foreign countries, returned safely heme; or those who, having been thought dead in battle, had afterwards unexpectedly escaped from their enemies and returned home. ‘These, among the Romans, were not permitted to enter their own houses at the door, but were received at a passage opened in the roof. Ene. Lond. Se HYSTEROTOMY. The Cwesarian operation.