Escrow
Pronunciation : Es"crow
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [OF. escroe, escroue, a roll of writings, bond. See Scroll.] (Law)
Definition : Defn: A deed, bond, or other written engagement, delivered to a third person, to be held by him till some act is done or some condition is performed, and then to be by him delivered to the grantee. Blackstone.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913