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KILLYTH-STALLION

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A custom by which lords of manors were bound to provide a stallion for the use of their tenants' mares. Spelman. … [Read more...]

KINSMAN

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A blood relative, usually relating to a male. … [Read more...]

KNIGHTENCOURT

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A court which used to be held twice a year by the bishop of Hereford, in England. … [Read more...]

KIN

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A relative by blood. Relation or relationship by blood or consanguinity. "The nearness of KIN is computed according to the civil law." 2 Kent, Comm. 413. See Keniston v. Mayhew, 169 Mass. 166, 47 N. E. 612 ; Hibbard v. Gdell, 16 Wis. 635; Lusby v. Cobb,. 80 Miss. 715, 32 South, a As to "next of kin," see NEXT. Klnsbote. In Saxon law. A composition or satisfaction paid for … [Read more...]

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