jury of matrons en · NOUN
Meanings
- (historical) A jury of women impanelled to try a question of pregnancy, as where a widow alleges herself to be with child by her late husband, or a woman sentenced to death, to stay execution, pleads that she is with child.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| juries of matrons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |