n. [ LL. namare to take; cf. AS. niman to take. ] (O. Eng. & Scots Law) A distraining or levying of a distress; an impounding. Burrill. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. natatio, fr. natare to swim: cf. F. natation. See Natant. ] The act of floating on the water; swimming. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]