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Title: Confirmation of a word please 1696
Post by: goldie61 on Monday 19 June 17 11:00 BST (UK)

This is from a Court of Chancery document.
The plaintiff is trying to discredit poor old Thomas Slacke -
Just checking it does say 'Ideot'!

Thanks

Title: Re: Confirmation of a word please 1696
Post by: Bookbox on Monday 19 June 17 11:39 BST (UK)

I'd agree with Ideot.

The terms 'idiot' and 'lunatic' have legal connotations in a Chancery context. See here ...
http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/help-with-your-research/research-guides/mental-health/#6-property-of-lunatics-and-idiots-the-role-of-chancery

Title: Re: Confirmation of a word please 1696
Post by: goldie61 on Monday 19 June 17 22:50 BST (UK)

Thanks Bookbox.
Interesting distinction between 'idiot' and 'lunatic'.