FORFANG
\fˈɔːfaŋ], \fˈɔːfaŋ], \f_ˈɔː_f_a_ŋ]\
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Taking provision from any one in the markets or fairs before the king's purveyors were duly served; the rescuing of cattle from one who has stolen them, or is in unlawful possession; the reward for the act.
By Nuttall, P.Austin.
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In old English law. The taking of provisions from any person in fairs ormarkets before the royal purveyors were served with necessaries for the sovereign.Cowell. Also the seizing and rescuing of stolen or strayed cattle from the hands of athief, or of those having illegal possession of them; also the reward fixed for suchrescue.
By Henry Campbell Black
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