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Webster 1913 Edition

Infangthef

In-fang′thef

,
Noun.
[AS.
in-fangen-þeóf
;
in
in, into +
fangen
taken (p. p. of
fōn
to take) +
þeóf
thief.]
(O. Eng. Law)
The privilege granted to lords of certain manors to judge thieves taken within the seigniory of such lords.
Cowell.

Webster 1828 Edition

Infangthef

INFANG'THEF

,
Noun.
In English law, the privilege granted to lords to judge thieves taken on their manors, or within their franchises.

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