Terms legal and conventional in Scotland correspond to quarter days in
England and Ireland. There are two legal terms — Whitsunday, May 15,
and Martinmas, Nov. 11; and two conventional terms — Candlemas, Feb. 2,
and Lammas day, Aug. 1. Mozley & W.
13. (Naut.) A piece of carved work placed under each end of the
taffrail. J. Knowels.