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GALE

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The payment of a rent, tax, duty, or annuity. A gale is the right to open and work a mine within the Hundred of St. Briavel's, or a stone quarry within the open lands of the Forest of Dean. The right is a license or interest in the nature of real estate, conditional on the due payment of rent and observance of the obligations imposed on the galee. It follows the ordinary rules … [Read more...]

GADFLY

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A person who intends to cause a ruckus or commotion at a stockholder's meeting. … [Read more...]

GALEA

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In old records. A piratical vessel; a galley. … [Read more...]

GAFFOLDGILD

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The payment of custom or tribute. Scott. … [Read more...]

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