FELAGUS
\fˈɛlaɡəs], \fˈɛlaɡəs], \f_ˈɛ_l_a_ɡ_ə_s]\
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In Saxon law. One liound for another by oath; a sworn brother. A friendbound in the decennary for the good behavior of another. One who took the place ofthe deceased. Thus, if n person was murdered, the recompense due from the murdererwent to tlie fclai/us of the slain, in default of parents or lord. Cunningham.
By Henry Campbell Black
