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EYOTT (law)


EYOTT. A small island arising in a river. Fleta, lib. 3, c. 2, s. b; Bract. lib. 2, c. 2. See Island.lib. 2, c. 2. See Island.F, punishment, English law. Formerly felons were branded and marked with a F, punishment, English law. Formerly felons were branded and marked with a hot iron, with this letter, on being admitted to the benefit of clergy. hot iron, with this letter, on being admitted to the benefit of clergy.