(Sax. From ham, a house.) In Saxon law. An assault made in a house; a breach of the peace in a private house. … [Read more...] about HAMFARE
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HANDSALE
Anciently, among all the northern nations, shaking of hands was held necessary to bind a bargain, a custom still retained in verbal contracts. A sale thus made was" called "handsale," (venditio per mutuam manum complexionem.) In process of time the same word was used to signify the price or earnest which was given Immediately after the shaking of hands, or Instead thereof. 2 … [Read more...] about HANDSALE
HARASS
To commit harassment. … [Read more...] about HARASS
HARNASCA
In old European law. The defensive armor of a man; harness. Spelman. … [Read more...] about HARNASCA
HAMLET
A small village; a part or member of a vill. It is the diminutive of "ham" a village. Cowell. See Rex. v. Morris, 4 Term, 552. … [Read more...] about HAMLET