Stouthrieff
Defined in 2 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Black's (1910)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In Scotch law. Formerly this word included in its signification every species of theft accompanied with violence to the person; but of late years it has become the vox signata for forcible and masterful depredation within or near the dwelling house; while "robbery" has been more particularly applied to violent depredation on the highway or accompanied by house breaking. Alls. Sc. Law, 227.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In Scotch law. Formerly this word included every species of theft accompanied with violence to the persen, but of late years it has become the vox signata for forcible and masterful depredation within or near the dwelling-house; while robbery has been more particularly applied to violent depredation on the highway, or accompanied by house-breaking. Alls. Prin. Scotch Law. 227.