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
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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
HAMA
In old English law. A hook; an engine with which a house on fire is pulled down. Yel. 60. A piece of land. … [Read more...] about HAMA
HAIA
In old English law. A park inclosed. Cowell. … [Read more...] about HAIA