1 letters of horning | Definition of letters of horning
Logo
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

letters of horning

letters of horn·​ing | \ -ˈhȯrniÅ‹\

Definition of letters of horning

Scots law
: a process of a court directing a debtor to pay or perform according to the terms of the letters under penalty of being proclaimed an outlaw by the blowing of three blasts upon a horn

First Known Use of letters of horning

1568, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for letters of horning

horning act of proclaiming a person an outlaw by blowing three blasts upon a horn, from horn (instrument) + -ing

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!