In old English law. A service or corve'e, consisting in watching the horses of the lord. Anc. Inst Eng. … [Read more...]
HORDERA
In old English law. A treasurer. Du Cange. … [Read more...]
HORSE
An animal of the genus equua and species caballus. In a narrow and strict sense, the term is applied only to the male, and only to males of four years old or thereabouts, younger horses being called "colts." But even in this sense the term includes both stallions and geldings. In a wider sense, and as generally used In statutes, the word is taken as nomen g oner alls simum, and … [Read more...]
HORDERIUM
In old English law. A hoard; a treasure, or repository. Cowell. … [Read more...]
HORSE GUARDS
The directing power of the military forces of the kingdom of Great Britain. The commander in chief, or general commanding the forces, is at the head of this department. It is subordinate to the war office, but the relations between them are complicated. Wharton. … [Read more...]