See Also: Misrule, Lord of(dictionary)
Lord of Misrule, the(dictionary)
EXTORSIVELY(law)
misrule(1)(dictionary)
misrule(dictionary)
misrule(2)(dictionary)
lord(1)(dictionary)
Our Lord(dictionary)
M'lord(dictionary)
Lord(dictionary)

Lord of Misrule, the (oh) and EXTORSIVELY (law)


Lord of Misrule, the (oh)



the name given to the person who was put in charge of the Christmas Games and fun in England in the 15th and 16th centuries

EXTORSIVELY (law)


EXTORSIVELY. A technical word used in indictments for extortion. In North Carolina, it seems, the crime of extortion may be charged without using this Carolina, it seems, the crime of extortion may be charged without using this word. 1 Hayw. R. 406. word. 1 Hayw. R. 406.