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  • GYLTWITE
    Sax. Compensation for fraud or trespass. Cowell.
  • GYNARCHY, OR GYNECOCRACY
    Government by a woman; a state in which women are legally capable of the supreme command; e. p., in Great Britain and Spain.
  • GYROVAGI
    Wandering monks. GYVES. Fetters or shackles for the legs.
  • H.
    This letter, as an abbreviation, stands for Henry (a king of that name) In the citation of English statutes. In the Year Books, it is used as an abbreviation for Hilary term. In tax assessments and other such official records, "h" may be used as an abbreviation for "house," and More...
  • H. A.
    An abbreviation for hoo anno, this year, in this year.
  • H. B.
    An abbreviation for house bill, i. e. a bill in the house of representatives, as distinguished from a senate bill.
  • H. C.
    An abbreviation for house of commons, or for habeas corpus.
  • H. L.
    An abbreviation for house of lords.
  • H. R.
    An abbreviation for house of representatives.
  • H. T.
    An abbreviation for hoo titulo, this title, under this title; used in references to books.
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