in Law, is that name, or title which is given to a man over and above his proper name and surname, to show of what estate, degree, or mystery he is; and of what town, village, or country.

Additions of Place are, of Thorpe, of Dale, of Woodstock. Where a man has household in two places, he shall be said to dwell in both, so that his addition in either may suffice. By stat. 1st Hen. V., cap. 5, it was ordained, that in such suits or actions where process of outlawry lies, such addition should be made to the name of the defendant, to show his estate, mystery, and place where he dwells; and that the writs not having such additions should abate if the defendant take exception thereto, but not by the office of the court.