Latin: In the civil law. To pledge. Calvin. … [Read more...]
OPERA
A composition of a dramatic hind, set to music and sung, accompanied with musical instruments, and enriched with appropriate costumes, scenery, etc. The house In which operas are represented is termed an "opera-house." Rowland v. Kleber, 1 Pittsb. R. (Pa.) 7L … [Read more...]
OPPOSER
An officer formerly belonging to the green-wax in the exchequer. … [Read more...]
OPERARII
Such tenants, under feudal tenures, as held some little portions of land by the duty of performing bodily labor and servile works for their lord. … [Read more...]
OPPOSITE
An old word for "opponent". … [Read more...]