Lawrightman
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Lawrightman is a noun meaning (historical) A lay judge in Orkney.
Meaning
(historical) A lay judge in Orkney.
Example Sentences
From the twelfth century Shetland had been administered directly by the Norwegian crown through the 'foud', rather than forming part of the patrimony of a great aristocratic estate. The foud appointed 'underfouds' and the Shetlands evolved their own elected officers, a 'lawman' and parish 'lawrightmen', who adjudicated and negotiated the collection of customary taxes and fines on behalf of the local population.
Word Forms
- lawrightmen
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lawman, foud, writer, rancelman, rightholder, deemster.
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