In old English law. A measure of land, being as much as could be worked with one plow. It is variously estimated at from 60 to 100 acres, but was probably determined by local usage. Another meaning was as much land as would support one family or the dwellers in a mansion-house. Also a house; a dwelling-house. Hide and gain. In English law. A term anciently applied to arable … [Read more...] about HIDE
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HEST CORN
In old records. Corn or grain given or devoted to religious persons or purposes. 2 Mon. Angl 367b; Cowell. … [Read more...] about HEST CORN
HIDEL
In old English law. A place of protection; a sanctuary. St 1 Hen. VII. cc 5, 6; Cowell. … [Read more...] about HIDEL
HESTA, OR HESTHA
A little loaf of bread. … [Read more...] about HESTA, OR HESTHA
HETAERARCHA
The head of a religious house; the head of a college; the warden of a corporation. … [Read more...] about HETAERARCHA