estreating

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Definition of estreating in English English dictionary

estreat
{n} a copy of an original writing
estreat
To bring in to the exchequer, as a fine
estreat
To extract or take out from the records of a court, and send up to the court of exchequer to be enforced; said of a forfeited recognizance
estreat
of amercements or penalties set down in the rolls of court to be levied by the bailiff, or other officer
estreat
{i} true copy of an original (Law)
estreat
A true copy, duplicate, or extract of an original writing or record, esp