GURGES
Lat. Properly a whirlpool, but in old English law and conveyancing, a deep pit filled with water, distinguished from “stagnum,” which was a shallow pool or pond.
Lat. Properly a whirlpool, but in old English law and conveyancing, a deep pit filled with water, distinguished from “stagnum,” which was a shallow pool or pond.
128; Rollins v. Mooers, 25 Me. 196.
33-83 Missour! Appeals. .
113, 16 Sup. Ct. 139, 40 L
A place of execution. Jacob.
GYVES. Fetters or shackles for the legs:
by planets and jewels called it “Mars,” and “ruby.” Wharton.