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HENEDPENNY

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A customary payment of money instead of hens at Christmas; a composition for eggs. Cowell. … [Read more...]

HERBERGATUS

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Harbored or entertained in an inn. Cowell. … [Read more...]

HEIRLOOMS

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Such goods and chattels as, contrary to the nature of chattels, shall go by special custom to the heir along with the Inheritance, and not to the executor. The termination "loom" (Sax.) signifies a limb or member ; so that an heirloom is nothing else but a limb or member of the inheritance. They are generally such things as cannot be taken away without damaging or dismembering … [Read more...]

HENFARE

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A fine for flight on account of murder. Domesday Book. … [Read more...]

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