·noun A sworn statement in writing; a declaration in writing, signed and made upon oath before an authorized magistrate.
A declaration upon oath, weakened in importance by its too frequent administration at custom-houses,...
The Sailor's Word-Book
Knights of the post, or false witnesses, said to attend Westminster Hall, and other courts of justic...
Dictionary of The Vulgar Tongue by Francis Grose
On the west side of Basinghall Street. In Bassishaw Ward within the precincts of the Guildhall. In G...
A Dictionary of London by Henry A Harben.