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HAW

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A small parcel of land so called In Kent; houses. Co. Litt. 5. … [Read more...]

HEAD COUNT

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The total number of persons present (counting heads). … [Read more...]

HAWBERK

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A coat or shirt of mail; hence, derivatively (In feudal law) one who held a fief on the duty or service of providing himself with such armor and standing ready, thus equipped, for military service when called on. Wharton. … [Read more...]

HEAD HUNTER

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A recruiter that hunts for heads; an expert who specializes in finding suitable persons for employment on behalf of employers. … [Read more...]

HAWGH, HOWGH

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In old English law. A valley. Co. Litt. 5b. … [Read more...]

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