1. The act of marking cattle with a hot iron to identify their owner. [Cases: Animals
5. C.J.S. Animals § 15.]
2. Formerly, the punishment of marking an offender with a hot iron.
1. The act of marking cattle with a hot iron to identify their owner. [Cases: Animals
5. C.J.S. Animals § 15.]
2. Formerly, the punishment of marking an offender with a hot iron.