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MUMMIFICATION

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In medical jurisprudence. A term applied to the complete drying up of the body. It is the result o burial in a dry, hot soil, or the exposure of the body to a continuously cold and dry atmosphere. 15 Amer. & Eng. Enc. Law, 261. … [Read more...]

MUMMING

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Antic diversions in the Christmas holidays, suppressed in Queen Anne's time. … [Read more...]

MUND

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In old English law. Peace; whence mundbryc, a breach of the peace. … [Read more...]

MUNDIUM

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In old French law. A tribute paid by a church or monastery to their seignorial avone and vidames, as the price of protecting them. Steph. Lect 236. … [Read more...]

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