distringas

/ dɪsˈtrɪŋɡæs /

noun

1. law (formerly) a writ directing a sheriff to distrain

Word History and Origins

Origin of distringas¹

from Latin: you shall distrain (the opening word of the writ)

Example Sentences

Distringas, dis-tring′gas, n. an old writ directing a sheriff or other officer to distrain.

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I see an axe and a coffee-mill there, constable: levy onto 'em with your distringas.

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Perhaps the best plan would be to put on a distringas with the deceased's grocer.

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This afternoon was brought to me a fresh Distringas upon the score of the Tangier accounts which vexes me, though I hope it will not turn to my wrong. 28th.

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This afternoon was brought to me a fresh Distringas upon the score of the Tangier accounts which vexes me, though I hope it will not turn to my wrong. 28th.

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