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HAILL

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In Scotch law. Whole; the whole "All and haill" are common words in conveyances. 1 Bell, App. Cas. 499. … [Read more...] about HAILL

HALF-BROTHER AND HALF-SISTER

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Persons who have the same father but different mothers; or the same mother but different fathers. … [Read more...] about HALF-BROTHER AND HALF-SISTER

HAILWORKFOLK

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(i.e., holyworkfolk.) Those who formerly held lands by the service of defending or repairing a church or monument. … [Read more...] about HAILWORKFOLK

HALFWAY HOUSE

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A temporary place for people to stay who have just left a mental institution or prison and which gradually eases them back into society. … [Read more...] about HALFWAY HOUSE

HAIMHALDARE

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In old Scotch law. To seek restitution of one's own goods and gear, and bring the same home again. Skene de Verb. Sign. … [Read more...] about HAIMHALDARE

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