The season between 11th November and 23d April, which is excepted from the liberty of commonlng in certain forests. St. 23 Car. II. c. 3. … [Read more...]
WINTER CIRCUIT
An occasional circuit appointed for the trial of prisoners, in England, and in some cases of civil causes between Michaelmas and Hilary terms. … [Read more...]
WINDSOR FOREST
A royal forest founded by Henry VIII. … [Read more...]
WINDOW DRESSING
To perform an act of concealment so as to make the health or profitability of a company appear better than it actually is. … [Read more...]
WINDOW
An opening made in the wall of a house to admit light and air, and to enable those who are in to look out. 2. The owner has a right to make as many windows in his house when not built on the line of his property as he may deem proper, although by so doing be may destroy the privacy of his neighbors. 3. In cities and towns it is evident that the owner of a house cannot open … [Read more...]