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Lotherwite

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1891)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

or LEYERWIT.

In old English law. A liberty or privilege to take amends for lying with a bondwoman without license.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

or LEYERWIT. Allberty or privilege to take amends from another for lying with a bondwoman without license. See Laibwite.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

or LEYERWIT.

In old English law. A liberty or privilege to take amends for lying with a bondwoman without license.