DEAN of gild, in Scots law, a magistrate of a royal borough, who has the cognizance of mercantile causes, and the inspection of buildings within borough. See SCOTS LAW, title 4.
DEAN of gild
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DEAN of gild, in Scots law, a magistrate of a royal borough, who has the cognizance of mercantile causes, and the inspection of buildings within borough. See SCOTS LAW, title 4.