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An officer having charge of a mine. A bailiff or chief officer among the Derbyshire miners, who, in addition to his other duties, executes the office of coroner among them. Blount; Cowell. … [Read more...] about BERGHMAYSTER

Latin: In the Roman law. A di rision of the as, or pound, consisting of eight uncice, or duodecimal parts, and amounting to two thirds of the as. 2 Bl. Comm. 462, note m. Two thirds of an inheritance. Inst. 2, 14, 5. Eight per cent, interest 2 Bl. Comm. ubi supra. … [Read more...] about BES

When a market is in a downward trajectory as a result of declining economic conditions. … [Read more...] about BEAR MARKET

A liquor compounded of malt and hops. In its ordinary sense, denotes a beverage which is intoxicating, and is within the fair meaning of the words "strong or spirituous liquors," used in the statutes on this subject. Tompkins County v. Taylor, 21 N. Y. 175; Nevin v. Ladue, 3 Denio (N. Y.) 44; Mullen v. State, 96 Ind. 306; People v. Wheelock, 3 Parker, Cr. Cas. (N. Y.) 14; Maier … [Read more...] about BEER

A failed venture that results in bankruptcy. For example, after 5 years of losing money, the company went belly up and folded this past June. … [Read more...] about BELLY UP