Mulier
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmjuː.lɪə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mulier is a noun meaning (law, historical) A child born lawfully in wedlock, in distinction from an elder sibling born of the same parents before their marriage (bastard eigne).
Meaning
(law, historical) A child born lawfully in wedlock, in distinction from an elder sibling born of the same parents before their marriage (bastard eigne).
Example Sentences
Or suppose an inquest were taken between us, and it were found that they are muliers, for which reason the voucher stood, and they came and pleaded the same exception to escape from warranting as heirs, then two inquests would be taken[…]
Word Forms
- muliers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ait, hic, legitimate, maiden, bastardess, cognate.
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