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In old English law. That which was given for safe conduct through a strange territory, or another's territory. Cowell. The office of guiding of travelers through dangerous and unknown ways. 2 Inst. 526V … [Read more...] about GUIDAGE

Lat. Properly a whirlpool, but in old English law and conveyancing, a deep pit filled with water, distinguished from "stagnum," which was a shallow pool or pond. Co. Litt 5; Johnson v. Rayner, 6 Gray (Mass.) 107. … [Read more...] about GURGES

persons. The power or protective authority given by law, and imposed on an individual who is free and in the enjoyment of his rights, over one whose weakness on account of his age, renders him unable to protect himself. The guardian may be the representative for a minor child or an incapacitated adult. The office, duty, or authority of a guardian. Also the relation subsisting … [Read more...] about GUARDIANSHIP

An iron or steel plate to be attached to a rail for the purpose ot guiding to their place on the rail wheels thrown off the track. Pub. St Mass. 1882, p. 1291. … [Read more...] about GUIDE-PLATE

Wears. Jacob. … [Read more...] about GURGITES