A holy or ecclesiastical court. A court held in London before the lord mayor and sheriffs, for regulating the bakers. It was anciently held on Sunday next before St Thomas' day, and therefore called the "holymote" or holy court Cowell. … [Read more...] about HALYMOTE
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HAGNE
A little hand-gun. St 33 Hen. VIII. c 6. … [Read more...] about HAGNE
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