SHEEP, in zoology, a well-known ge nus of quadrupeds, the horns of which are hollow, bent backward, twisted, and rugose ; the fore-teeth are eight, and the binder ones are narrower than the others: there are no canine or dog-teeth. See Orig.
Sassy. Any person who shall felonious ly drive away, or feloniously steal any sheep or lamb, or wilfully kill any sheep or lamb, with a felonious intent to steal the carcase, or any part thereof, or assist or aid in committing any of the said of fences, shall be guilty of felony, without benefit of clergy. 14 George 11 c. 6. Any person who shall apprehend and prosecute to conviction any such offen der, shall have a reward of 101.; for which purpose he shall have a certificate, signed by the judge before the end of the assizes, certifying such cony,iction, and where the offence was committed, and that the offender was apprehended and prosecuted by the person claiming the reward ; and if more than one claim it, he shall therein appoint what share shall be paid to each claimant. And on tendering such certificate to the sheriff; lie shall pay the same within a month, without deduction, or forfeit double, with treble costs ; to be allowed in his ac counts, or be repaid him out of the trea sury. And any person who shall in the
night time maliciously and wilfully maim, wound, or otherwise hurt any sheep, whereby the same is not killed, shall for feit to the party grieved treble damages, by action of trespass, or on the case.
By 28 George Ill. c 38, every person, who shall export any live sheep or lambs, shall forfeit 31. for every sheep or lamb, and shall also suffer solitary imprisonment for three months, without bail; and until the forfeiture is paid, but not to exceed twelve months for such non-payment ; and for every subsequent offence 51. a piece, and imprisonment for six 'months. and until the forfeiture be paid ; but not to exceed two years for the non-payment thereof. And all ships and vessels em ployed in the exportation of sheep shall be forfeited.