Flood-mark, high-water mark. The mark which the sea, at flowing water and highest tide, makes on the shore. Blount … [Read more...] about FLODE-MARK
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FLEMESWITE
The possession of the goods of fugitives. Fleta, lib. 1, c 147. … [Read more...] about FLEMESWITE
FLOOD
An overflow of water that may cause damage. … [Read more...] about FLOOD
FLET
In Saxon law. Land; a house; home. … [Read more...] about FLET
FLOOR
A section of a building between horizontal planes. A term used metaphorically, in parliamentary practice, to denote the exclusive right to address the body in session. A member who has been recognized by the chairman, and' who is in order, is said to "have the floor," until his remarks are concluded. Similarly, the "floor of vthe house" means the main part of the hall where the … [Read more...] about FLOOR