in Scots Law, a writing issuing from the signet, in his majesty's name, at the instance of a creditor against his debtor, commanding him to pay or perform within a certain time, under pain of being declared rebel, and by a caption put in prison.

HORNSEY, a town in Yorkshire, 188 miles north from London, and 15 from Hull. It is almost surrounded by a small arm of the sea; and the church having a high steeple, is a noted sea-mark. Not many years ago there was a street here called Hornsey-back, which was washed away by the sea, except a house or two. The inhabitants amount to about 500.

HORSEY, a town of Middlesex, five miles north of London. It is a long straggling place, situated in a low valley, but extremely pleasant, having the new river winding through it. Its church, of which Highgate is a hamlet, is supposed to be built with the stones that came from Lodge-Hill, the bishop of London's hunting-feat in his park here; it having been his manor from the most ancient times. About a mile nearer this is a coppice of young trees, called Hornsey-wood, at the entrance of which is a public-house, which commands a fine prospect, and is a great resort of the citizens of London. In 1801, Hornsey contained 2716 inhabitants.