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JACITATION

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A false boast that is designed to increase the standing of the boaster at the expense of another person. … [Read more...]

JAMBEAUX

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In old English and feudal law. Leg-armor. Blount … [Read more...]

JACK

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A kind of defensive coat-armor worn by horsemen in war; not made of solid iron, but of many plates fastened together. Some tenants were bound by their tenure to find it upon Invasion. Cowell. … [Read more...]

JAMMA, JUMMA

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In Hindu law. Total amount; collection; assembly. The total of a territorial assignment. … [Read more...]

JACOBUS

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A gold coin worth 24s., so called from James I., who was king when it was struck. Enc. Lond. … [Read more...]

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