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TOOL

The usual meaning of the word 'tool' is "an instrument of manual operation ;" that is, an instrument to be used and managed by the hand instead of being moved and controlled by machinery. Lovewell v; Westchester F. Ins. Co., 124 Mass. 420, 26 Am, Rep. 671. … [Read more...] about TOOL

TOLSEY

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The same as "tollbooth." Also a place where merchants meet; a local tribunal for small civil causes held at the Guildhall, Bristol. … [Read more...] about TOLSEY

TOD

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Short for transfer on death. … [Read more...] about TOD

TOLT

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A writ whereby a cause depending in a court baron was taken and removed into a county court Old Nat Brev. 4. … [Read more...] about TOLT

TOFT

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A place or piece of ground on which, a house formerly stood, which has been destroyed by accident or decay; it also signifies a message. … [Read more...] about TOFT

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