Chief; leading; principal; the upper part or principal source of a stream. Head money. A sum of money reckoned at a fixed amount for each head (person) in a designated class. Particularly (1) a capitation or poll tax. (2) A bounty offered by the laws of the United States for each person on board an enemy's ship or vessel, at the commencement of a naval engagement, which shall … [Read more...] about HEAD
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HAVEN
A place calculated for the reception of ships, and so situated, in regard to the surrounding land, that the vessel may ride at anchor in it in safety. … [Read more...] about HAVEN
HEAD BOROUGH
English law. Formerly he was a chief officer of a borough, but now he is an officer subordinate to constable. … [Read more...] about HEAD BOROUGH
HAW
A small parcel of land so called In Kent; houses. Co. Litt. 5. … [Read more...] about HAW
HEAD COUNT
The total number of persons present (counting heads). … [Read more...] about HEAD COUNT