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MYNSTER-HAM

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Monastic habitation; perhaps the part of a monastery set apart for purposes of hospitality, or as a sanctuary for criminals. Anc. Inst Eug. … [Read more...]

MUTINOUS

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Insubordinate; disposed to mutiny; tending to incite or encourage mutiny. … [Read more...]

MYSTERY

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A trade, art, or occupation. 2 Inst 668. Masters frequently bind themselves in the indentures with their apprentices to teach them their art trade, and mystery. State v. Bishop, 15 Me. 122; Barger v. Caldwell, 2 Dana (Ky.) 131. … [Read more...]

MUTINY

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crimes. The unlawful resistance of a superior officer, or the raising of commotions and disturbances on board of a ship against the authority of its commander, or in the army in opposition to the authority of the officers; a sedition; a revolt. 2. By the act for establishing rules and articles for the government of the armies of the United States, it is enacted as follows: … [Read more...]

MYSTERY OR MISTERY

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This word is said to be derived from the French mestier now written m … [Read more...]

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