feme

Baron and feme, a term used for husband and wife in English law.

As tra va ooilley baarit eihey, dirree genney vooar ayns y cheer shen; as ren eh toshiaght dy ve ayns feme.

If he should be put into the penitentiary, she may transact business as if she were a feme sole.

Money given to a feme covert for her maintenance, because her husband is an unthrift.

There is indeed one case where the wife shall sue and be sued as a feme sole, viz.