A turf, sod, or clod of earth. The soil or ground; cultivated land in general. Church land, (solum et dos ecclesiw.) Spelman. See GLEBE. … [Read more...] about GLEBA
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GIVE
1. To transfer or yield to, or bestow upon, another. One of the operative words in deeds of conveyance of real property, importing at common law, a warranty or covenant for quiet enjoyment during the lifetime of the grantor. Mack v. Patchln, 29 How. Prac. (N. Y.) 23; Young v. Hargrave, 7 Ohio, 69, pt 2; Dow v. Lewis, 4 Gray (Mass.) 473. 2. To bestow upon another gratuitously or … [Read more...] about GIVE
GLEBAE ASCRIPTITII
Villein-socmen, who could not be removed from the land while they did the service due. Bract, c. 7; 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 269. … [Read more...] about GLEBAE ASCRIPTITII
GIVE AND BEQUEATH
Common phrase used in wills meaning that the testator leaves property to a person. … [Read more...] about GIVE AND BEQUEATH
GLEBARIAE
Turfs dug out of the ground. Cowell. … [Read more...] about GLEBARIAE