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A great dam or fence made across a river, or against water, formed of stakes interlaced by twigs of osier, and accommodated for the taking of fish, or to convey a stream to a mill. Cowell; Jacob. … [Read more...] about WEAR, OR WEIR

In Pennsylvania, by the custom of the, country, a tenant for a term certain is entitled after the expiration of his lease, to enter and take away the crop of grain which he had put into the ground the preceding fall. This is called the way going crop. … [Read more...] about WAY GOING CROP

A covenant or agreement; whence a wedded husband. WEEK. Seven days of time. 2. The week commences immediately after twelve o'clock, on the night between Saturday and Sunday, and ends at twelve o'clock, seven days of twenty-four hours each thereafter. 3. The first day of the week is called Sunday; the second, Monday; the third, Tuesday; the, fourth, Wednesday; the fifth, … [Read more...] about WED

A writing in which is set down the names of passengers who are carried in a public conveyance, or the description of goods sent with a common carrier by land. Wharton. … [Read more...] about WAY-BILL

Sax. In old English law. A customary service which tenants paid to their lords, in cutting down their corn, or doing other harvest duties; as if a covenant to reap for the lord at the time of his bidding or commanding. Cowell. … [Read more...] about WEDBEDRIP