See Also: interplead(dictionary)

battels (iou) and interplead (iou)


battels (iou)



battels noun pl. L16.
[Perh. from BATTLE verb2.]
At Oxford University (formerly also elsewhere): a college account for board and provisions supplied, or for all college expenses.

interplead (iou)



interplead verb. Also enterplede. M16.
[Anglo-Norman enterpleder, formed as INTER- + PLEAD.]
verb intrans. Law. Of people: litigate with each Other to determine a matter for the assistance of a third party. M16.
verb trans. Plead in excuse or defence. L16-E18.