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Is sometimes figuratively used to denote the mere words or letter of an Instrument, or outer covering of the ideas sought to be expressed, as distinguished from its inner substance or essential meaning. "If the bark makes for them, the pith makes for us." Bacon. … [Read more...] about BARK

Obstructed by a bar; subject to hindrance or obstruction by a bar or barrier which, if interposed, will prevent legal redress or recovery; as, when it is said that a claim or cause of action is "barred by the statute of limitations." … [Read more...] about BARRED

See Baneret. BANNI, op BANNITUS. In old law, one under a ban, (q. v.;) an outlaw or banished man. Britt cc. 12, 13; Calvin. … [Read more...] about BANNERET

Span. A concubine, whom a man keeps alone in his house, unconnected with any other woman. Las Par tidas, pt 4, tit 14. Bapatxiam committit qui propter peon niam justitiam baractat. He is guilty of barratry who for money sells justice. Bell. … [Read more...] about BARAGARIA

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