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WORTHIEST OF BLOOD

Definition (1910 Edition)

? "WORTHIEST OF BLOOD. In the English. Jaw of descent. A term applied to males, expressive of the preference given to them over females. See 2 Bl. Comm, 284- .2A0,
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.