Chirograph | n. [ Gr. &unr_; written with the hand; chei`r hand + gra`fein to write. ] (Old. Law) (a) A writing which, requiring a counterpart, was engrossed twice on the same piece of parchment, with a space between, in which was written the word chirographum, through which the parchment was cut, and one part given to each party. It answered to what is now called a charter party. (b) The last part of a fine of land, commonly called the foot of the fine. Bouvier. [ 1913 Webster ] |
Chirographer | n. 1. One who practice the art or business of writing or engrossing. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. See chirographist, 2. [ 1913 Webster ] Chirographer of fines (Old Eng. Law), an officer in the court of common pleas, who engrossed fines. [ 1913 Webster ]
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