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...] about MYNSTER-HAM
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MUTINOUS
Insubordinate; disposed to mutiny; tending to incite or encourage mutiny. … [Read more...] about MUTINOUS
MYSTERY
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...] about MYSTERY
MURTHRUM
In old Scotch law. Murther or murder. Skene. … [Read more...] about MURTHRUM
MUSEUM
A building or institution for the cultivation of science or the exhibition of curiosities or works of art The term "museum" embraces not only collections of curiosities for the entertainment of the sight but also such as would interest, amuse, and instruct the mind. Bostick v. Purdy, 5 Stew. & P. (Ala.) 109. … [Read more...] about MUSEUM
