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MAINAD

In old English law. A false oath; perjury. Co well. Probably from Sax. "manath" or ''mainath" a false or deceitful oath. … [Read more...] about MAINAD

A fine paid by the tenants of some manors to the lord for a license to marry a daughter. Cowell. Or, perhaps, for the lord's omitting the custom of marcheta, (q. v.) … [Read more...] about MAIDEN RENTS

MAINE

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One of the new states of the United State's of America. This state was admitted into the Union by the Act of Congress of March 3, 1820. … [Read more...] about MAINE

MAIGNAGIUM

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A brasier's shop, or, perhaps, a house. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MAIGNAGIUM

MAINE-FORT

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A small tribute, commonly of loaves of bread, which in some places the parishioners paid to the rector in lieu of small tithes. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MAINE-FORT

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