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HARNESS

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All warlike instruments; also the tackle or furniture of a ship. … [Read more...] about HARNESS

HAIMSUCKEN

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In Scotch law. The crime of assaulting a person in his own house. Bell. … [Read more...] about HAIMSUCKEN

HALIGEMOT

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In Saxon law. The meeting of a hall, (conventus aulas,) that is, a lord's court; a court of a manor, or court-baron. Spelman. So called from the hall, where the tenants or freemen met, and Justice was administered. Crabb, Eng. Law, 26. … [Read more...] about HALIGEMOT

HALE

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To bring someone into court through the use of force. … [Read more...] about HALE

HALIMAS

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In English law. The feast of All Saints, on the 1st of November; one of the cross-quarters of the year, was computed from Halimas to Candlemas. Wharton. … [Read more...] about HALIMAS

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