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ORPHANOTROPHI

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In the civil law. Managers of houses for orphans. … [Read more...]

OSTEOPATHY

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A method or system of treating various diseases of the human body without the use of drugs, by manipulation applied to various nerve centers, rubbing, pulling, and kneading parts of the body, flexing and manipulating the limbs, and the mechanical readjustment of any bones, muscles, or ligaments not in the normal position, with a view to removing the cause of the disorder and … [Read more...]

ORPHANS COURT

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(Orphans' Court) The name of a court in some of the states, having jurisdiction of the estates and persons of orphans. … [Read more...]

ORPHANS’ COURT

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In American law. Courts of probate jurisdiction, in Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. … [Read more...]

ORTELLI

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The claws of a dog's foot. Kitch. … [Read more...]

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