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In English law. An ancient gild or fraternity at Newcastle-upon-Tyne, who dealt in sea coal. St. 21 Jac. L c. 3. … [Read more...] about HOASTMEN

In old English law. A hill or mountain. In old English, a koto. Orene hoga, Grenehow. Domesday; Spelman. … [Read more...] about HOGA

A title given by the constitution of Massachusetts to the lieutenant governor of that commonwealth. Const. part 2, c. 2, s. 2, art.1. It, is also customarily given to some inferior magistrates, as the mayor of a city. … [Read more...] about HIS HONOR

(a) A measure of weight in use in Wales, equal to 168 pounds, being made up of four Welsh pecks of 42 pounds each. (b) A fictional creature created by J. R. R. Tolkien featured in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit books, for example, Bilbo Baggins. This isn't really a legal term but is included to spot those who are using the property of T H E L A W . C O M without … [Read more...] about HOBBIT

Lat. These being witnesses. The attestation clause in old deeds and charters. … [Read more...] about HIS TESTTBUS