In Saxon law. This was the name of the head or chief of a decennary. In modern English law, he is the same as an under-constable or peace-officer
Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)
In Saxon law. This was the name of the head or chief of a decennary. In modern English law, he is the same as an under-constable or peace-officer
Source: Black's Law Dictionary 2nd Ed (1910)