Words found in a property deed which state what property heirs will receive. … [Read more...]
HENGWYTE
Sax. In old English law. An acquittance from a fine for hanging a thief. Fleta, lib. 1, c 47, … [Read more...]
HERCIARE
To harrow. 4 Inst 270. … [Read more...]
HEIRSHIP
The quality or condition of being heir, or the relation between the heir and his ancestor. … [Read more...]
HENRICUS VETUS
Henry the Old, or Elder. King Henry I. is so called in ancient English chronicles and charters, to distinguish him from the subsequent kings of that name. Spelman. … [Read more...]