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FIRKIN

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A measure of capacity equal to nine gallons. The word firkin is also used to designate a weight, used for butter and cheese, of fifty-six pounds avoirdupois. … [Read more...]

FIRMURA

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In old English law. Liberty to scour and repair a milldam, and carry away the soil, etc. Blount … [Read more...]

FISCAL ACCOUNTING PERIOD

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The 12 month period used by a business other than the calendar year (January 1 - December 31.) While most businesses are required to use the calendar year for taxes, in some circumstances it is possible to use the fiscal year if there is good reason to have why it is more appropriate. … [Read more...]

FIRLOT

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A Scotch measure of capacity, containing two gallons aud a pint. Spelman. … [Read more...]

FIRST

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Initial; leading; chief; preceding all others of the same kind or class in sequence, (numerical or chronological;) entitled to priority or preference above others. Redman v. Railroad Co., 33 N. J. Eq. 165; Thompson v. Grand Gulf R. A B. Co., 3 How. (Miss.) 247, 34 Am. Dec. 81; Hapgood v. Brown, 102 Mass. 452. First devisee. The person to whom the estate is first given by the … [Read more...]

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