A little hand-gun. St 33 Hen. VIII. c 6. … [Read more...] about HAGNE
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HALF PROOF
semiplena probatio, civil law. Full proof is that which is sufficient to end the controversy, while half proof is that which is insufficient, as the foundation of a sentence or decree, although in itself entitled to some credit. Vicat, voc. Probatio. … [Read more...] about HALF PROOF
HALYWERCFOLK
Sax. In old English law. Tenants who held land by the service of repairing or defending a church or monument, whereby they were exempted from feudal and military services. … [Read more...] about HALYWERCFOLK
HAGNEBUT
A hand-gun of a larger description than the hagne. St 2 A S Edw. VI. c. 14; 4 & 5 P. A M. c. 2. … [Read more...] about HAGNEBUT
HALF SEAL
A seal used in the English chancery for the sealing of commissions to delegates appointed upon any appeal, either in ecclesiastical or marine causes. … [Read more...] about HALF SEAL