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MAHA-GEN

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In Hindu law. A banker or any great shop keeper. … [Read more...] about MAHA-GEN

MAILED

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This word, as applied to a letter, means that the letter was properly prepared for transmission by the servants of the postal department, and that it was put in the custody of the officer charged with the duty of forwarding the mail. Pier v. Heinrichshoffen, 67 Mo. 163, 29 Am. Rep. 501. … [Read more...] about MAILED

MACHECOLLARE

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To make a warlike device over a gate or other passage like to a grate, through which scalding water or ponderous or offensive things may be cast upon the assailants. Co. Litt 5a. … [Read more...] about MACHECOLLARE

MAERE

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Famous; great; noted; as Mimere, all famous. Gibs. Camd. … [Read more...] about MAERE

MAGNA ASSISA

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In old English law. The grand assize. Glanv. lib. 2, cc 11, 12. … [Read more...] about MAGNA ASSISA

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