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The state of a man whose wife is dead or of a woman whose husband is dead. In general there is no law to regulate the time during which a man must remain a widower, or a woman a widow, before they marry a second time. The term widowhood is mostly applied to the state or condition of a widow. … [Read more...] about WIDOWHOOD

Being related by both the father and mother's side; this phrase is used in contradistinction to half, blood, which is relation only on one side. See Blood. … [Read more...] about WHOLE BLOOD

(Widow's Chamber) Eng. law. In London the apparel of a widow and the furniture of her chamber, left by her deceased husband, is so called, and the widow is entitled to it. … [Read more...] about WIDOWS CHAMBER

To sell by wholesale, is to sell by large parcels, generally in original packages, and not by retail. … [Read more...] about WHOLESALE

Lat. In old European law. A mark or sign; a mark set up on land, tot denote an exclusive occupation, or to prohibit entry. Spelman. … [Read more...] about WIFA