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Triens

Defined in 1 dictionary — Black's (1910)

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

Lat.

In Roman law. A subdivision of the os, containing four unciæ; the proportion of four-twelfths or one-third. 2 Bl. Comm. 462, note m. A copper coin of the value of one-third of the os. Brande.

In feudal law. Dower or third. 2 BI. Comm. 129.