LAW-BORROW


Meaning of LAW-BORROW in English

ˈ ̷ ̷ˌbä(ˌ)rō noun

or law-burrow ˈ ̷ ̷ˌbə(ˌ)rō

Etymology: Middle English (Scots) law borow, from Middle English law, lawe law + borow, borwe something deposited as security, pledge — more at law , borrow

Scots law : a cautionary or security measure designed to keep the peace ; also : the process necessary to put such a measure into effect — usually used in plural

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