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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...]

GFCF

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Gross fixed capital formation … [Read more...]

GILDA MERCATORIA

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A gild merchant, or merchant gild; a gild, corporation, or company of merchants. 10 Coke, 30. … [Read more...]

GENTES

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Lat. People. Contra omnes gentes, against all people. Bract. fol. 37b. Words used in the clause of warranty in old deeds. … [Read more...]

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