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Meaning of mainprise | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A writ directed to the sheriff, commanding him to take sureties, called mainpernors, for the prisoner's appearance, and to let him go at large.
countable, historical, uncountable
Deliverance of a prisoner on security for his appearance at a day.
countable, historical, uncountable

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

mainpriv Mainpuri Mains mains hum mains'l Mainsail