Reception of strangers; hospitality. Enc, Lond. … [Read more...]
XYLON
A punishment among the Greeks answering to our stocks. Wharton. … [Read more...]
X.
A mark that often serves as a signature for a person who is unable to write.In the written terminology of various arts and trades, where two or more dimensions of the same piece or article are to be stated, this letter is a well known symbol equivalent to the word "by." Thus, the formula "3 x 5 in." will be understood, or may be explained by parol evidence, to mean "three by … [Read more...]
XENODOCHIUM
In the civil and old English law. An inn allowed by public license, for the entertainment of strangers, and other guests. Calvin.; Cowell. A hospital; a place where sick and infirm persons are taken care of. Cowell. … [Read more...]