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.