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WAIN-BOTE

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In feudal and old English law. Timber for wagons or carts. … [Read more...]

WAINAGIUM

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What is necessary to the farmer for the cultivation of his land. Barring. Ob. St. 12. … [Read more...]

WAINAGE

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In old English law. The team and Instruments of husbandry belonging to a countryman, and especially to a villein who was required to perform agricultural services. … [Read more...]

WAINABLE

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In old records. That may be plowed or manured; tillable. Cowell; Blount. … [Read more...]

WAIFS

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Stolen goods waived or scattered by a thief in his flight in order to effect his escape. 2. Such goods by the English common law belong to the king. This prerogative has never been adopted here against the true owner, and never put in practice against the finder, though against him there would be better reason for adopting it. … [Read more...]

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