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Volumes on a Shelf 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  
Appurtenances    To follow...
F  
Frankpledge     
Freemen     
I  
Indictment     
J  
Justice of the Peace    
L  
Liber Recorda    
M  
Messuage    
Municipal Corporation     
P  
Petty Sessions    
Presentment    
Purprestures    
Q  
Quarter Sessions     
R  
Recognisance     

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Review date: 08th December, 2008
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