Mainprise is a 9 letter word which starts with the letter M and ends with the letter E for which we found 3 definitions.
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(n.) 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. This writ is now obsolete. |
(n.) Deliverance of a prisoner on security for his appearance at a day. |
(v. t.) To suffer to go at large on his finding sureties or mainpernors for his appearance at a day; -- said of a prisoner. |