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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

is a right of way over or through land for the carriage of minerals from a mine or quarry. It is an easement, being a species of the class called "rights of way," and is generally created by express grant or reservation. Sweet … [Read more...] about WAYLEAVE

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, Thursday; the sixth, Friday; and the seventh, Saturday. … [Read more...] about WEEK

Implements of husbandry. 1 Reeve, Eng. Law, c. 5, p. 268. … [Read more...] about WAYNAGIUM

In old European law. The judicial combat or duel; the trial by battel. … [Read more...] about WEHADINC