A vagabond priest in olden time. … [Read more...] about HEDGE-PRIEST
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HEARTH MONEY
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
The leadership of one among several independent confederate states. … [Read more...] about HEGEMONY
HEARTH SILVER
In English law. A species of modus or composition for tithes. Anstr. 323. 326. … [Read more...] about HEARTH SILVER
HEGIRA
The epoch or account of time used by the Arabians and the Turks, who begin their computation from the day that Mahomet was compelled to escape from Mecca, which happened on Friday, July 16, A. D. 622, under the reign of the Emperor Heracllus. Wharton. … [Read more...] about HEGIRA