(Gneco-Lat.) In the civil law. A place for keeping writings or records. Dig. 48, 19, 9, 6, … [Read more...]
GRANDMOTHER
domestic relations. The mother of one's father or mother. The father's mother is called the paternal grandmother; the mother's mother is the maternal grandmother. … [Read more...]
GRAMME
The unit of weight in the metric system. The gramme is the weight of a cubic centimeter of distilled water at the temperature of 4 C. It is equal to 15.4341 grains troy, or 5.6481 drachms avoirdupois. … [Read more...]
GRANGE
A farm furnished with barns, granaries, stables, and all conveniences for husbandry. Co. Litt 5a. … [Read more...]
GRANATARIUS
In old English law. An officer having charge of a granary. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 82, … [Read more...]