The act of congress of February 3, 1831, authorizes the granting of a copyright for a musical composition. A question was formerly agitated whether a composition published on a single sheet of paper, was to be considered a book, and it was decided in the affirmative. … [Read more...]

In old English law. A moss or marsh ground, or a place where sedges grow; a place overrun with moss. Cowell. … [Read more...]

A house or room of strength, In cathedrals, collegiate churches, castles, colleges, public buildings, etc., purposely made for keeping deeds, charters, writings, etc 3 Inst 170. … [Read more...]

To assemble together troops and their arms, whether for inspection, drill, or service in the field. To take recruits into the service in the army and Inscribe their names on the muster-roll or official record. See Tyler v. Pomeroy, 8 Allen (Mass.) 498. Muster-master. One who superintended the muster to prevent frauds. St. 35 Eliz. c. 4. Master-book. A book in which the forces … [Read more...]

The instruments of writing and written evidences which the owner of lands, possessions, or inheritances has, by which he is enabled to defend the title of his estate. … [Read more...]