Glossary
This is a brief explanation of the meaning of some of the archaic and unusual terms
that you might come across in the Worcester City Archives.
Please click on the letters below to navigate the glossary.
A . B . C . D . E . F
. G . H . I . J . K
. L . M . N
. O . P .
Q . R . S . T . U .
V . W . X . Y . Z .
| Term |
Meaning |
| A |
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| Appurtenances |
To follow... |
| F |
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| Frankpledge |
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| Freemen |
|
| I |
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| Indictment |
|
| J |
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| Justice of the Peace |
|
| L |
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| Liber Recorda |
|
| M |
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| Messuage |
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| Municipal Corporation |
|
| P |
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| Petty Sessions |
|
| Presentment |
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| Purprestures |
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| Q |
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| Quarter Sessions |
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| R |
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| Recognisance |
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Page Information:Last modification: 09:38:47, 16th September, 2008 by
James Lawley Review date: 08th December, 2008