Court hand

noun

Definitions

1.nounA modification of the Norman handwriting, as distinguished from the modern or Italian handwriting, in use in the English law-courts from the 16th century until the reign of George II.

Synonyms

anglo-norman chancery standard assizes borough english wardholding lawrightman custos rotulorum roundhead anglo-latin lathe bourlaw historic county

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