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ORNEST

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In old English law. The trial by battle, which does not seem to have been usual in England before the time of the Conqueror, though originating in the kingdoms of the north, where it was practiced under the name of "holmgang," from the custom of fighting duels on a small island or holm. Wharton. … [Read more...]

ORPHAN

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Any person (but particularly a minor or infant) who has lost both (or one) of his or her parents. More particularly, a fatherless child. … [Read more...]

OSTENSIBLE PARTNER

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A partner whose name is made known and appears to the world as a partner, and who is in reality such. … [Read more...]

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