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MINA
In old English law. A measure of corn or grain. Cowell; Spelman. … [Read more...] about MINA
MILE
A measure of length or distance, containing 8 furlongs, or 1,760 yards, or 5,280 feet This is the measure of an ordinary; or statute mile; but the nautical or geographical mile contains 6,080 feet … [Read more...] about MILE
MINAGE
A toll or duty paid for selling corn by the mina. Cowell. … [Read more...] about MINAGE
MILEAGE
A compensation allowed by law to officers, for their trouble and expenses in travelling on public business. 2. The mileage allowed to members of congress, is eight dollars for every twenty miles of estimated distance, by the most usual roads, from his place of residence to the seat of congress, at the commencement and end of every session. Act of Jan. 22, 1818; 3 Story, Laws U. … [Read more...] about MILEAGE