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HALF SEAL

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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...]

HAMA

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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...]

HAIA

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In old English law. A park inclosed. Cowell. … [Read more...]

HALF YEAR

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In the computation of time, a half year consists of one hundred and eighty-two days. … [Read more...]

HAMBLING

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In forest law. The hoxing or hock-sinewing of dogs; an old mode of laming or disabling dogs. Termes de la Ley. … [Read more...]

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