Manufacturers of bows and shafts. An ancient company of the city of London. … [Read more...] about BOWYEBS
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BRANDY
A spirituous liquor made of wine by distillation. … [Read more...] about BRANDY
BOUNDED TREE
A tree marking or standing at the corner of a field or estate. … [Read more...] about BOUNDED TREE
BOYCOTT
A conspiracy formed and intended directly or, indirectly to prevent the carrying on of any lawful business, or to injure the business of any one by wrongfully preventing those who would be customers from buying anything from or employing the representatives of said business, by threats, intimidation, or other forcible means. … [Read more...] about BOYCOTT
BRANKS
An instrument formerly used In some parts of England for the correction of scolds; a scolding bridle. It inclosed the head and a sharp piece of Iron entered the mouth and restrained the tongue. … [Read more...] about BRANKS