In old English law. The most eminent dignity of a subject before tbe Conquest. He was prtefectus or prapoaitus comitatua, and had the charge and custody of the county; but this authority is now vested ln the sherifT. 9 Coke, 46
In old English law. The most eminent dignity of a subject before tbe Conquest. He was prtefectus or prapoaitus comitatua, and had the charge and custody of the county; but this authority is now vested ln the sherifT. 9 Coke, 46