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Porteous

Defined in 2 dictionaries — Black's (1910), Kinney (1893)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In old Scotch practice. A roll or catalogue containing the names of indicted persons, delivered by the Justice-clerk to the coroner, to be attached and arrested by him. Otherwlse called the "Porteous Roll." Bell.

A Law Dictionary and Glossary

George C. Kinney · 1893

portuons, portuis, o. sc.

In old Scots law. A roll or catalogue containing the names of indicted persons, delivered to the coroner, to be attached and arrested by him.