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MASSA

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In the civil law. A mass; an unwrought substance, such as gold or silver, before it is wrought into cups or other articles. Dig. 47, 2, 52, 14; Fleta, lib. 2, c 60, … [Read more...]

MARRIED WOMAN

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A woman who has a husband living and not divorced; a feme covert. … [Read more...]

MASSACHUSETTS

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One of the original states of the United States of America. … [Read more...]

MARSHAL

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In old English law. The title borne by several officers of state and of the law, of whom the most important were the following: (1) The earl marshal, who presided in the court of chivalry; (2) the marshal of the king's house, or knight marshal, whose special authority was in the king's palace, to hear causes between members of the household, and punish faults committed within … [Read more...]

MAST

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To fatten with mast, (acorns, etc.) 1 Leon. 186. … [Read more...]

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