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HEIR IN TALZIE

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Scotch law. Heirs of talzie or tailzie, are heirs of estates entailed. … [Read more...]

HECK

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An engine to take fish In the river Ouse. 23 Hen. VIII. c. 1. … [Read more...]

HEIR LOOM

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estates. This word seems to be compounded of heir and loom, that is, a frame, viz. to weave in. Some derive the word loom from the Saxon loma, or geloma, which signifies utensils or vessels generally. However this may be, the word loom, by time, is drawn to a more general signification, than it, at the first, did bear, comprehending all implements of household; as, tables, … [Read more...]

HEIR PRESUMPTIVE

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An heir who is presumed to be the heir provided that another is not born or introduced who may be more entitled to be an heir, e.g. a nephew who may be an heir provided that son or daughter isn't born. … [Read more...]

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