mainprise means A writ directed to the sheriff, commanding him to take sureties, called mainpernors, for the prisoner's appearance, and to let him go at large. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.
noun
- A writ directed to the sheriff, commanding him to take sureties, called mainpernors, for the prisoner's appearance, and to let him go at large.
- Deliverance of a prisoner on security for his appearance at a day.
verb
- To allow (a prisoner) to go at large, on his finding sureties, or mainpernors, for his appearance on a given day.