A union of German states for uniformity of customs, established in 1819. It continued until the unification of the German empire, Including Prussia, Saxony, Bavaria, Wurtemberg, Baden, Hesse-Cassel, Brunswick, and Mecklenburg-Strelltz, and all Intermediate principalities. It has now been superseded by the German empire;, and the federal council of the empire has taken the place … [Read more...]
ZONE
An area within a boundary. A division, e.g. an area of a town or city. … [Read more...]
ZANJA
Span. A water ditch or artificial canal, and particularly one used for purposes of irrigation. See Pico v. Colimas, 32 Cal. … [Read more...]
ZANJERO
Span. A water, commissioner or superintendent, or supervisor of an irrigation system. See Pico v. Colimas, 32 Cal. … [Read more...]
ZEALOT
This word is commonly taken in a bad sense, as denoting a separatist from the Church of England, or a fanatic. Brown. … [Read more...]