Legal Definition and Related Resources of Burning in the hand
Meaning of Burning in the hand
When a layman was admitted to benefit of the clergy he was burned in the hand, “in the brawn of the left thumb,” in order that he might not claim the benefit twice. This practice was finally abolished by St. 19 Geo. III. c. 74, though before that time the burning was often done with a cold iron. 12 Mod. 448; 4 Bl. Comm. 267 et seq.
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Benefit of clergy.
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