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GOD'S PENNY

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In old English law. Earnest-money; money given as evidence of the completion of a bargain. This name is probably derived from the fact that such money was given to the church or distributed in alms. … [Read more...]

GOLDWIT

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A mulct or fine In gold. … [Read more...]

GOGING-STOLE

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An old form of the word "cucking-stool," (q. v.) Cowell. … [Read more...]

GOLIARDUS

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L. Lat. A jester, buffoon, or juggler. Spelman, voc. "Goliar-densis." … [Read more...]

GLOVES

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It was an ancient custom on a maiden assize, when there was no offender to be tried, for the sheriff to present the judge with a pair of white gloves. It is an immemorial custom to remove the glove from the right hand on taking oath. Wharton. … [Read more...]

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