Sax. A lord. 1 Spence, Ch. 86. … [Read more...] about HLAFORD
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HOCK-TUESDAY MONEY
This was a duty given to the landlord that his tenants and bondmen might solemnize the day on which the English conquered the Danes, being the second Tuesday after Easter week. Cowell. … [Read more...] about HOCK-TUESDAY MONEY
HLAFORDSOCNA
Sax. A lord's protection. Du Cange. … [Read more...] about HLAFORDSOCNA
HODGE-PODGE ACT
A name given to a legislative act which embraces many subjects. Such acts, besides being evident proofs of the ignorance of the makers of them, or of their want of good faith, are calculated to create a confusion which is highly prejudicial to the interests of justice. Instances of this wretched legislation are everywhere to be found. A name applied to a statute which comprises … [Read more...] about HODGE-PODGE ACT
HIREMAN
A subject Du Cange. … [Read more...] about HIREMAN