IDES

A division of time among the · Romans. In March, May, July, and October, the Ides were on the 15th of the month; in the remaining months, on the 13th. This method of reckoning is still retained Jn the chancery of Rome, and in the calendar of the breviary. Wharton. IDIOCHmA.,Grreco-IAt. In the civil law. An instrument privately executed, as distinguished from such as were executed before a public officer. Cod. 8, 18, ll; Calvin.. [s. 594]