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  • BARK
    Is sometimes figuratively used to denote the mere words or letter of an instrument, or outer covering of the ideas sought to be expressed, as distinguished from its inner substance or essential, meaning. "If the bark makes for them, the pith makes for us." Bacon.
  • BARLEYCORN
    In linear measure. The third of an inch.
  • BARMOTE COURTS
    Courts held in certain mining districts belonging to the Duchy of Lancaster, for regulation of the mines, and for deciding questions of title and other matters relating thereto. 3 Steph. Comm. 347, note b.
  • BARNARD'S INN
    An inn of chancery. See INNS OF CHANCERY.
  • BARO
    An old law term signifying, originally, a "man," whether slave or free. In later usage, a "freeman," a "strong man, a "good soldier," a "baron;" also a "vassal." or "feudal tenant or client" and "husband," the last being the most common meaning of the word.
  • BARON
    A lord or nobleman; the most general title of nobility in England. 1 Bl. Comm. 398, 399. A particular degree or title of nobility, next to a.viscount A judge of the court of exchequer. 3 BL Comm. 44; Cowell. A freeman. ' Co. Litt. 58a. Also a vassal holding directly More...
  • BARONAGE
    In English law. The collective body of the barons, or of the nobility at large, Spelman.
  • BARONEY
    An English name or title of dignity, (but not a title of nobility,) established A. D. 1611 by James I. It is created by letters patent, and descends to the male' heir. Spelman
  • BARONY
    The dignity of a baron; a species of tenure; the territory or lands held by a baron. Spelman. -Barony of land. In England, a quantity of land amounting to 15 acres. In Ireland, a subdivision of a county.
  • BARRA, OR BARRE
    In old practice. A plea in bar. The bar of the court A barrister.
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