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GIFTA AQUAE

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The stream of water to a mill. Mon. Angl. torn. 3. … [Read more...]

GEWITNESSA

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In Saxon and old English law. The giving of evidence. … [Read more...]

GIFTOMAN

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Swedish law. He who has a right to dispose of a woman in marriage. 2. This right is vested in the father, if living; if dead, in the mother. They may nominate a person in their place; but for want of such nomination, the brothers german; and for want of them, the consanguine brothers; and in default of the latter, uterine brothers have the right, but they are bound to consult … [Read more...]

GEWRITE

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In Saxon law. Deeds or charters; writings. 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, 10. … [Read more...]

GILD

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In Saxon law. A tax or tribute Spelman. A fine, mulct, or amerciament; a satisfaction or compensation for an injury. A fraternity, society, or company of persons combined together, under certain regulations, and with the king's license, and so called because its expenses were defrayed by the contributions (geld, gild) of its members. Spelman. In other words, a corporation; … [Read more...]

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