Burning
A Law Dictionary and Glossary · George C. Kinney · 1893
A Law Dictionary and Glossary
The act of subjecting to fire or heat; the act of consuming by fire or heat; in the law of arson the act of consuming with fire. Burning in the hand: burning on the brawn of the left thumb, ancientlj' inflicted upon lay offenders who were allowed the benefit of clergy, in order to prevent its allowance a second time.