An ancient word to signify a watch-tower. Barbicanage was money given for the support of a barbican. … [Read more...] about BARBICAN
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BARN
estates. A building on a farm used to receive the crop, the stabling of animals, and other purposes. 2. The grant or demise of a barn, without words superadded to extend its meaning, would pass no more than the barn itself, and as much land as would be necessary for its complete enjoyment. … [Read more...] about BARN
BARRENNESS
Sterility; the Incapacity to bear children. … [Read more...] about BARRENNESS
BANNIMUS
We ban or expel. The form of expulsion of a member from the University of Oxford, by affixing the sentence in some public places, as a promulgation of it. Cowell. … [Read more...] about BANNIMUS
BARBICANAGE
In old European law. Money paid to support a barbican or watch tower. … [Read more...] about BARBICANAGE