Kescue

1. Taking from a distrainor a distress on its way to a pound. On their way to a pound things distrained may be rescued by the owner in case the distress was taken without cause or contrary to law; as, if no rent be due, if taken upon the highway, and the like. But, once impounded, although unlawfully taken, the distress may not be retaken. 2. Forcibly and knowingly freeing another from an arrest or imprisonment. The same offense as a voluntary escape (q. v.) by a jailor. Not criminal, unless the rescuer knew that the person was held on a charge of crime, or that he was in charge of a public officer.