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Term: VIRGE
Definition: Virge is another word for Verge, which has several meanings. In history, it referred to an area within 12 miles of the king's court where the king's peace was enforced. This area was called the verge because of the staff (also called a "verge") that the marshal carried. The term also referred to the compass of the royal court, where the lord steward and marshal had special jurisdiction. In London, it referred to the neighborhood of Whitehall where government offices were located. Additionally, it could mean an uncertain amount of land or a stick used to admit someone as a tenant to a copyhold estate.
Definition: Virge is another spelling of the word verge. Verge refers to:
For example, if someone committed a crime within the verge, they would be subject to the king's justice. The verge was also the area where the king's court had special jurisdiction. In addition, the term "virge" can refer to the stick or rod used in a ceremony to admit someone as a tenant to a copyhold estate.