A custom in the manor of Writtle, in Essex, that every cart which goes over Greenbury within that manor (except it be the cart of a nobleman) shall pay 4d. to the lord. Blount … [Read more...] about LEP AND LACE
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LESTAGIUM
Lastage or lestage; a duty laid on the cargo of a ship. Cowell … [Read more...] about LESTAGIUM
LEPORARIUS
A greyhound. CowelL … [Read more...] about LEPORARIUS
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1. To hire, to lease; to grant the use and possession of something for a compensation. 2. This term is applied to real estate and the words to hire are more commonly used when speaking of personal estate. See Hire, Hirer, and Letter. 3. Letting is very similar to selling; the difference consists, in this; that instead of selling the thing itself, the letter sells only the use … [Read more...] about LET
LEPORIUM
A place where hares are kept Mon. Angl. t 2, p. 1035. … [Read more...] about LEPORIUM