Breve. L. Lat. Writ of ward, or writ of right of ward. A writ which lay for a guardian in knight’s service or in socage, to recover the possession and custody of the infant, or the wardship of the land and heir. Reg. Orig. 1016; Fitzh. Nat. Brev. 139, B; 3 Bl. Comm. 141.
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