ESCROD
Es*crod", n.
Defn: See Scrod, a young cod.
ESCROL; ESCROLL
Es*crol", Es*croll", n. Etym: [See Escrow, Scroll.]
1. A scroll. [Obs.]
2. (Her.) (a) A long strip or scroll resembling a ribbon or a band of parchment, or the like, anciently placed above the shield, and supporting the crest. (b) In modern heraldry, a similar ribbon on which the motto is inscribed.
ESCROW
Es"crow, n. Etym: [OF. escroe, escroue, a roll of writings, bond. See
Scroll.] (Law)
Defn: A deed, bond, or other written engagement, delivered to a third person, to be held by him till some act is done or some condition is performed, and then to be by him delivered to the grantee. Blackstone.
ESCUAGE Es"cu*age (; 48), n. Etym: [OF. escuage, F. écuage, from OF. escu shield, F. écu. See Esquire.] (Feud. Law)
Defn: Service of the shield, a species of knight service by which a tenant was bound to follow his lord to war, at his own charge. It was afterward exchanged for a pecuniary satisfaction. Called also scutage. Blackstone.
ESCULAPIAN
Es`cu*la"pi*an, n.