Sax. A wood; the woody part of a country. … [Read more...] about WEALD
WAY BILL
contracts. A writing in which is set down the names of passengers, who are carried in a public conveyance, or the description of goods sent with a common carrier by land; when the goods are carried by water, the instrument is called a bill of lading. … [Read more...] about WAY BILL
WAX SCOT
A duty anciently paid twice a year towards the charge of wax candles in churches. Spelman. … [Read more...] about WAX SCOT
WEEK
Seven days of time. 2. The week commences immediately after twelve o'clock, on the night between Saturday and Sunday, and ends at twelve o'clock, seven days of twenty-four hours each thereafter. 3. The first day of the week is called Sunday; the second, Monday; the third, Tuesday; the, fourth, Wednesday; the fifth, Thursday; the sixth, Friday; and the seventh, Saturday. … [Read more...] about WEEK
WATERMARK
A semitransparent mark that is placed on a paper that certifies the authenticity of a document. … [Read more...] about WATERMARK