† aˈfforciament Obs.
[ad. med.L. afforciament-um, f. L. afforciā-re: see afforce and -ment.]
1. A fortress; a fortified place.
1706 Phillips, Afforciament (in old Records) a Fort or Strong-Hold. |
2. = afforcement 1.
1738 Hist. View Crt. Excheq. v. 79 There was an Afforciament of more Jurors, till they had a Verdict of twelve. |