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HEPTARCHY

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A government exercised by seven persons, or a nation divided into seven governments. In the year 500, seven different monarchies had been formed in England by the German tribes, namely, that of Kent by the Jutes; those of Sussex, Wessex, and Essex by the Saxons; and those of East Anglla, Bernicla, and Deira by the Angles. To these were added, about the year 586, an eighth, … [Read more...]

HERDEWICH

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A grange or place for cattle or husbandry. Mon. Angl. pt 8. … [Read more...]

HELM

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Thatch or straw; a covering for the head in war; a coat of arms bearing a crest; the tiller or handle of the rudder of a ship. … [Read more...]

HERALD

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In ancient law, a herald was a diplomatic messenger who carried messages between kings or states, and especially proclamations of war, peace, or truce. In English law, a herald is an officer whose duty is to keep genealogical lists and tables, adjust armorial bearings, and regulate the ceremonies at royal coronations and funerals. Heralds' College. In England. An ancient royal … [Read more...]

HERDWERCH, HEORDWERCH

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Herdsmen's work, or customary labor, done by shepherds and inferior tenants, at the will of the lord. Cowel. … [Read more...]

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