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One of the divisions of a year. The space of time denoted by this term varies according as one or another of the following varieties of months is intended: Astronomical, containing one-twelfth

A place where the bodies of persons found dead are kept Or a limited time and exposed to view, to the eud that their friends may identify them.

Tables for estimating the probable duration of the life of a party at a given age. Gallagher v. Market St. Ry. Co., G7 Cal. 16, 6 Pac. 871, 51 Am. Rep. 6S0.

L. Fr. When a man has a bastard son. and afterwards marries the mother, and by her has also a legitimate sou, the elder son is bustard eiyni, and the younger son

A public corporation, created by government for political purposes, and having subordinate and local powers of legislation; c. g., a coun- ty, town, city, etc. 2 Kent, Comm. 275. An incorporation of

A kennel of hounds; one of the mortuaries to which the crown was entitled at a bishop’s or abbot’s decease. 2 Bl. Comm. 426.

A trade, art, or occupation. 2 Inst 008. Masters frequently bind them- selves in the indentures with their apprentices to teach them their art, trade, and mystery. State v. Bishop, 15 Me.

Where a writ of scire facias has been actually served upon a de- fendant, the proper return is that its contents have been “made known” to him.

To compare great things with small things.

As applied to the post-otfice, this term means the carriage of letters, whether applied to the hag into which they are put. the coach or vehicle by means of which they are

lawful assistance. Bayard v. McLanc, 3 liar. (Del.) 208. “Maintenance,” at common law, signifies an unlawful taking in hand or upholding of quarrels or sides, to the disturbance or hindrance of common

Fr. Against the will; without the consent. Hence the single word “malgre,” and more modern “maugre,” (q. v.)

In criminal law. In its legal sense, this word does not simply mean ill will against a person, but signifies a wrongful act done intentionally, without just cause or excuse. Bromage v.

A warlike engine to batter aud beat down walls.

In Spanish law. Commission ; authority or power of attorney. A contract of good faith, by which one person commits to the gratuitous charge of an- other his affairs, a

In canon law. A handkerchief, which the priest always had in his left hand. Blount

In old records. A long robe or mantle.

Lat In Roman law. The hire or wages of labor; compensation for labor or services performed. See Mackeld. Rom. Law, 5 413.

In old Scotch law. A custom for the lord of a fee to lie the first night with the bride of his tenant. Abolished by Malcolm III. Spelman; 2 Bl. Comm. 83.

A penny anciently paid at the town of Maldon by those who had gutters laid or made out of their houses into the streets. Wharton.