mulier

Definition

A child born lawfully in wedlock, in distinction from an elder sibling born of the same parents before their marriage (bastard eigne).

Etymology

From Latin mulier (“woman”).

Example Sentences

• "Or suppose an inquest were taken between us, and it were found that they are muliers, for which reason the voucher stood, and they came and pleaded the same exception to escape from warranting as heirs, then two inquests would be taken[…]"

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