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METALLUM

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Lat. In Roman law. Metal; a mine. Labor in mines, as a punishment for crime. Dig. 40, 5, 24, 5; Calvin. … [Read more...]

METATUS

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In old European law. A dwelling; a seat; a station; quarters; the place where one lives or stays. Spelman. … [Read more...]

METAYER SYSTEM

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A system of agricultural holdings, under which the land is divided, in small farms, among single families, the landlord generally supplying the stock which the agricultural system of the country is considered to require, and receiving, in lieu of rent and profit, a fixed proportion of the produce. This proportion, which is generally paid in kind, is usually one-half. 1 Mill, … [Read more...]

METECORN

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A measure or portion of corn, given by a lord to customary tenants as a reward and encouragement for labor. Cowell. … [Read more...]

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