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HOT-WATER ORDEAL

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In old English law. This was a test in cases of accusation, by hot water; the party accused and suspected being appointed by the judge to put his arms up to the elbows in seething hot water, which, after sundry prayers and invocations, he did, and was, by the effect which followed, judged guilty or innocent. Wharton. … [Read more...]

HOUR

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The twenty-fourth part of a natural day; sixty minutes of time. … [Read more...]

HOSTELLAGIUM

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Engl. law. A right reserved to the lords to be lodged and entertained in the houses of their tenants. … [Read more...]

HOUR OF CAUSE

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In Scotch practice. The hour when a court is met 3 How. State Tr. 603. … [Read more...]

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