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HEDGE

To balance something by using counterbalancing measures. A hedge fund, a group of investors which use hedge techniques to generate profits. … [Read more...] about HEDGE

HEDGE-BOTE

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An allowance of wood for repairing hedges or fences, which a tenant or lessee has a right to take off the land let or demised to him. 2 Bl. Comm. 35. … [Read more...] about HEDGE-BOTE

HEDGE-PRIEST

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A vagabond priest in olden time. … [Read more...] about HEDGE-PRIEST

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...] about HEARTH MONEY

HEGEMONY

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

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