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A guardian, warden, or keeper. Mon. Angl torn. 2, p. 71. … [Read more...] about KEYUS

An account of time, exhibiting the days of the week and month, the seasons, etc. More commonly spelled "calendar." … [Read more...] about KALENDAR

Maintaining public order, the prevention of violence from occurring. … [Read more...] about KEEPING THE PEACE

In Hindu law. An office of government in which the business of the revenue department was transacted under the Mohammedan government, and during the early period of British rule. Khalsa lands are lands, the revenue of which is paid into the exchequer. Wharton. … [Read more...] about KHALSA

In the civil law. A calendar; a book of accounts, memorandum-book, or debt-book; a book In which accounts were kept of moneys loaned out on Interest. Dig. 32, 64. So called because the Romans used to let out their money and receive the interest on the calends of each month. Calvin. … [Read more...] about KALENDARIUM