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HOSPITIUM

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An inn; a household. See Cromwell v. Stephens, 2 Daly (N. Y.) 17. … [Read more...]

HOSTLER

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In Norman and old English law, this was the title of the officer in a monastery charged with the entertainment of guests. It was also applied (until about the time of Queen Elizabeth) to an innkeeper, and afterwards, when the keeping of horses at livery became a distinct occupation, to the keeper of a livery stable, and then (under the modern form "ostler") to the groom in … [Read more...]

HOPE

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(noun) - In old English law. A valley. Co. Litt 4b.(verb) - As used in a will, this term is a precatory word, rather than mandatory or dispositive, but it is sufficient, in proper cases, to create a trust in or in respect to the property spoken of. See Cockrill v. Armstrong, 31 Ark. 589; Curd v. Field, 103 Ky. 293, 45 S. W. 92. … [Read more...]

HORREUM

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Latin: A place for keeping grain; a granary. A place for keeping fruits, wines, and goods generally; a store-house. Calvin.; Bract fol. 48. … [Read more...]

HOPPO

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A Chinese term for a collector; an overseer of commerce. … [Read more...]

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