Middle English Dictionary Entry
allō̆cāte n. & adj.
Entry Info
| Forms | allō̆cāte n. & adj. |
| Etymology | ML ipv. pl. allocāte, with which the writ begins. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Law A writ authorizing payment (as of a pension or allowance); writ ~.
Associated quotations
- (1438) Proc.Privy C.5.107 : An annuitee..and youre writtes liberate and allocate, currant and dormant, for allowance of payement of the same.
- (1441) Proc.Privy C.5.156 : To grante unto your seid besecher..youre graciouses letters patentes..and there upon youre liberate currant and allocate dormant in due fourme.
- (1475) RParl.6.124a : Withoute any maner Writtes called Liberate or Allocate.