Word: mainprise
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: main
prise
Definition: A writ directed to the sheriff, commanding him to take sureties, called mainpernors, for the prisoner's appearance, and to let him go at large.
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Affix: mainprise
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A writ directed to the sheriff, commanding him to take sureties, called mainpernors, for the prisoner's appearance, and to let him go at large.