JACOB (Giles), an eminent law-writer, born at Romsey in the county of Southampton, in 1686. He was bred under a considerable attorney; and is principally known for his Law Dictionary in one vol. folio, which has been often printed; a new and improved edition having been lately given by counsellors Ruffhead and Morgan. Mr Jacob also wrote two dramatic pieces; and a Poetical Register, containing the lives and characters of English dramatic poets. The time of his death is not known.