In old English law. A treasurer. Du Cange. … [Read more...] about HORDERA
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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...] about HORSE
HORDERIUM
In old English law. A hoard; a treasure, or repository. Cowell. … [Read more...] about HORDERIUM
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...] about HORSE GUARDS
HORDEUM
In old records. Barley. Hordeum palmate, beer barley, as distinguished from common barley, which was called "hordeum quadragesimale." Blount. … [Read more...] about HORDEUM