Definition of Arser In Le Main

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Arser in le main
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    Burning in the hand. See 4 Bl. Comm. 333, 365.

  • Arser In Le Main
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    Burning in the hand. The punishment by burning or branding the left thumb of lay offenders who claimed and were allowed the benefit of clergy, so as to distinguish them in case they made a second claim of clergy. 5 Coke, 51; 4 Bh Comm. 367.