BYRLAW
\bˈa͡ɪəlˌɔː], \bˈaɪəlˌɔː], \b_ˈaɪ_ə_l_ˌɔː]\
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bir'law, n. a sort of popular jurisprudence formerly in use in Scotland, in villages and among husbandmen, concerning neighbourhood to be kept among themselves.--n. BYR'LAW-MAN, still in parts of Scotland, an arbiter, oddsman, or umpire. [A.S. burh, a borough.]
By Thomas Davidson
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