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BREVIATE

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A brief; brief statement, epitome, or abstract A short statement of contents, accompanying a bill in parliament Holthouse. … [Read more...]

BRIGANDINE

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A coat of mall or ancient armour, consisting of numerous jointed scale like plates, very pliant and easy for the body, mentioned in 4 & 5 P. & M. c. 2. BRIGBOTEw In Saxon and old English law. A tribute or contribution towards the' repairing of bridges. … [Read more...]

BREVIBUS ET ROTULIS LIBERANDIS

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A writ or mandate to a sheriff to deliver to his successor the county, and appurtenances, with the rolls, briefs, remembrance, and all other things belonging to his office. Reg. Orig. 295. … [Read more...]

BRIGBOTE

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In Saxon and old English law. A tribute or contribution towards the repairing of bridges. … [Read more...]

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