An instrument for measuring the density of fluids; being immersed in fluids, as in water, brine, beer, brandy, it determines the proportion of their densities, or their specific gravities, and thence their qualities. 2. By, the Act of Congress of January 12, 1825, 3 Story's' Laws U. S. 1976, the secretary of the treasury is authorized, under the direction of the president of … [Read more...] about HYDROMETER
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HUSBRECE
old Eng. law. The, ancient name of the offence now called burglary. … [Read more...] about HUSBRECE
HYEMS, HIEMS
Lat. In the civil law. Winter. Dig. 43, 20, 4, 34. Written, in some of the old books, "yems." Fleta, lib. 2, 73, f? 16, ia A" … [Read more...] about HYEMS, HIEMS
HULLUS
In old records. A hill. 2 Mon. Angl. 292; Cowell. … [Read more...] about HULLUS
HUNGER
The desire for taking food. Hunger is no excuse for larceny. 1 Hale, P. C. 54; 4 Bl. Com. 31. But it is a matter which applies itself strongly to the consciences of the judges in mitigation of the punishment. 2. When a person has died, and it is suspected he has been starved to death, an examination of his body ought to be made, to ascertain whether or not he died of hunger. … [Read more...] about HUNGER