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A lineal measure, containing one-third of an inch. The barleycorn was the first measure, with its division and multiples, of all our measures of length, superfices, and capacity. … [Read more...] about BARLEYCORN

A measure of capacity, equal to thirty six gallons. In agricultural and mercantile parlance, as also in the inspection laws, the term "barrel" means, prima facie, not merely a certain quantity, but, further, a certain state of the article; namely, that it is in a cask. State t. Moore, 33 N. a 72. … [Read more...] about BARREL

Latin: In old English law. The bans of matrimony. … [Read more...] about BANNI NUPTIARUM

In old Lombardic law. An uncle, (patrwus.) … [Read more...] about BARBANUS

Courts held In certain mining districts belonging to the Duchy of Lancaster, for regulation of the mines, and for deciding questions of title and other matters relating thereto. 3 Steph. Comm. 347, note b. … [Read more...] about BARMOTE COURTS