One which is placed between two contraries, by the affirming of one of which, the other is taken away: it is usually expressed by the word or. … [Read more...] about DISJUNCTIVE TERM
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DISGRADING
In old English law. The depriving of an order or dignity. … [Read more...] about DISGRADING
DISMES
Another name for tithes. Dime, a piece of federal money, is sometimes improperly written disme. Tenths; tithes, (q. v.) The original form of "dime," the name of the American coin. … [Read more...] about DISMES
DISGUISE
A counterfeit habit; a dress intended to conceal the person who wears it. Webster. Anything worn upon the person with the intention of so altering the wearer's appearance that he shall not be recognized by those familiar with him, or that he shall be taken for another person. A person lying in ambush, or concealed behind bushes, is not in "disguise," within the meaning of a … [Read more...] about DISGUISE
DISHERISON
Disinheritance; depriving one of an inheritance. Obsolete. Vide Disinherison. … [Read more...] about DISHERISON