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HIDE

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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...]

HEST CORN

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In old records. Corn or grain given or devoted to religious persons or purposes. 2 Mon. Angl 367b; Cowell. … [Read more...]

HIDEL

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In old English law. A place of protection; a sanctuary. St 1 Hen. VII. cc 5, 6; Cowell. … [Read more...]

HETAERARCHA

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The head of a religious house; the head of a college; the warden of a corporation. … [Read more...]

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