First published in the mid-19th century, this groundbreaking work remains an essential resource for scholars of Irish history and law. A comprehensive glossary of the legal terms and concepts used in the ancient laws of Ireland, it sheds light on the culture and society of Ireland during the early medieval period. A must-read for anyone interested in Irish history or legal studies. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.