A whore is a woman who practices unlawful commerce with men, particularly one who does so for hire; a harlot; a concubine; a prostitute. Sheehey v. Cokley, 43 Iowa, 183, 22 Am. Rep. 230. … [Read more...] about WHORE
WHOLLY
Completely. In its entirety. Not partial but entire or whole. … [Read more...] about WHOLLY
WIDOWHOOD
The state of a man whose wife is dead or of a woman whose husband is dead. In general there is no law to regulate the time during which a man must remain a widower, or a woman a widow, before they marry a second time. The term widowhood is mostly applied to the state or condition of a widow. … [Read more...] about WIDOWHOOD
WIDOWS CHAMBER
(Widow's Chamber) Eng. law. In London the apparel of a widow and the furniture of her chamber, left by her deceased husband, is so called, and the widow is entitled to it. … [Read more...] about WIDOWS CHAMBER
WIFA
Lat. In old European law. A mark or sign; a mark set up on land, tot denote an exclusive occupation, or to prohibit entry. Spelman. … [Read more...] about WIFA