Definition of Huissiers

1. huissier [n] - See also: huissier

Lexicographical Neighbors of Huissiers

huhus
hui
huia
huias
huic
huipil
huipiles
huipils
huis
huisache
huisaches
huisher
huishers
huissier
huissiers (current term)
huitain
huitains
huitfoil
huitlacoche
huitre
hujra
hujras
huke
hukes
hula
hula-hoop
hula-hula
hula hoop
hula hooped

Literary usage of Huissiers

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia by John Bouvier, Francis Rawle (1914)
"In Canada there may be many huissiers in each county, whose acts are independent of each other, while there can be but one sheriff, who Is presumed ..."

2. Personal Sketches of His Own Times by Jonah Barrington (1827)
"... Mr. Stuart—A vinous harangue—Prompt embarkation of the British—Accommodations of a store-house—The huissiers and the spring showers—Signs of the times. ..."

3. Catalogue of Books on Foreign Law: Founded on the Collection Presented by by Lincoln's Inn Library, Charles Purton Cooper, Frederick William Halfpenny (1849)
"... at one time also a king's advocate, but the office was afterwards united with that of king's attorney), a chief registrar and a clerk, three huissiers- ..."

4. Ancient Armour and Weapons in Europe: From the Iron Period of the Northern by John Hewitt (1860)
"... du Corps and the huissiers d' armes. The Squires of the Body were all men ... estoyent ses huissiers d'armes, vestus de drap de soye, tout une livrée, ..."

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