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Webster 1913 Edition

Escrow

Es′crow

,
Noun.
[OF.
escroe
,
escroue
, a roll of writings, bond. See
Scroll
.]
(Law)
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.

Webster 1828 Edition

Escrow

ES'CROW

,
Noun.
In law, a deed of lands or tenements delivered to a third person, to hold till some condition is performed by the grantee, and which is not to take effect till the condition is performed. It is then to be delivered to the grantee.

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