Paul, Is there such a word in the legal world called "mittimus?" I just recently wrote a skit and legals issues were part of same. The way the word was used indicated "false charges" or something to that effect. I looked in your book, but couldn't find what I need. Thanks, Audrey

Dear Audrey and list I have a copy of a 1828 Noah Webster American Dictionary of the English Language. The definition of the word "mittimus" is given as follows: MITTIMUS, n. [L.we send] In law, a precept or command in writing, under the hand or hand and seal of a justice of the peace or other proper officer, directed to the keeper of a prison, requiring him to imprison an offender; a warrant of commitment to prison. 2. A writ for removing records from one court to another Encye. I hope this helps. Alice Sanders -----Original Message----- From: Audrey Pool [mailto:aep@madnet.net] Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 2:12 PM To: VA-SOUTHSIDE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: Paul Drake Paul, Is there such a word in the legal world called "mittimus?" I just recently wrote a skit and legals issues were part of same. The way the word was used indicated "false charges" or something to that effect. I looked in your book, but couldn't find what I need. Thanks, Audrey ______________________________