fuel
the right of tenants to dig, dry and take away turfs or peats for use as fuel.
Your Scottish Archives Glossary
The Your Scottish Archives Glossary defines archaic words and phrases, mostly Scots law terminology, commonly found in documents and records in Scotland’s archives. If you think a word or phrase should be added to the glossary, or an existing entry could be defined better, please contact us at your@scottisharchives.org.uk.
You can also use the Dictionary of the Scots Language as a further resource at https://dsl.ac.uk/ for Scots words and phrases (including legal terminology).
To find a term within the glossary, click on the initial letter of the word you are looking for, then select the relevant syllable segment displayed below.
Example: to find the term “roup” select section “R” then sub-section “Ro”
function
the activities or remit of an organisation; for public authorities this is typically mandated by legislation or by directions authorised by Ministers, and for businesses and voluntary organisations this is typically identified in the constitution or other foundation documents.
furlong
a measure of linear distance. The furlong was traditionally the distance an ox could pull a plough before needing a rest (literally a ‘furrow long’). See Distance and Area
furth
beyond, outwith, abroad (e.g.: furth of Scotland)