A word mentioned in 9 Hen. VI. c. 65, by the sense of which it was in those days a kind of trade, and by the judges declared to be lawfuL But Brooke, in his abridgment, says it was only permissible by law. It was, without doubt, a nickname given to those who used to change benefices, as to "chop and change" is a common expression. Jacob. … [Read more...] about CHOP-CHURCH
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CHURCHESSET
In old English law. A certain portion or measure of wheat, anciently paid to the church on St. Martin's day; and which, according to Fleta, was paid as well in the time of the Britons as of the English. Fleta, lib. 1, c. 47, g 28. … [Read more...] about CHURCHESSET
CHIMNEY MONEY, OR HEARTH MONEY
A tax upon chimneys or hearths; an ancient tax or duty upon houses in England, now repealed. … [Read more...] about CHIMNEY MONEY, OR HEARTH MONEY
CHOPS
The mouth of a harbor. Pub. St Mass. 1882, p. 1288. … [Read more...] about CHOPS
CHINESE INTEREST
Interest for money charged in China. In a case where a note was given in China, payable eighteen months after date, without, any stipulation respecting interest, the court allowed the Chinese interest of one per cent. per month, from the expiration of the eighteen months. … [Read more...] about CHINESE INTEREST