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HERBERGATUS

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

HEARTH MONEY

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A tax levied in England by St. 14 Car. II. c. 10. consisting of two shillings on every hearth or stove in the kingdom. It was extremely unpopular, and was abolished by 1 W. A M. St 1, c. 10. This tax was otherwise called "chimney money." … [Read more...]

HEGEMONY

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The leadership of one among several independent confederate states. … [Read more...]

HEARTH SILVER

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In English law. A species of modus or composition for tithes. Anstr. 323. 326. … [Read more...]

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