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  • GRANATARIUS
    In old English law. An officer having charge of a granary. Fleta, lib. 2, c. 82, | 1; Id. c, 84.
  • GRAND
    As to grand "Assize," "Bill of Sale," "Cape," "Distress," "Jury," "Larceny," and "Serjeanty," see those titles.
  • GRAND COUTUMIER
    A collection of customs, laws, and forms of procedure in use in early times in France. See COUTUMIER.
  • GRAND DAYS
    In English practice, Certain days In the terms, which are solemnly kept in the inns of court and chancery, viz., Candlemas day in Hilary term, Ascension day in Easter, St John the Baptist's day in Trinity, and All Saints in Michaelmas ; which are dies non juridici. Termes de la More...
  • GRANDCHILD
    The child of one's child.
  • GRANDFATHER
    The father of either of one's parents.
  • GRANDMOTHER
    The mother of either of one's parents.
  • GRANGE
    A farm furnished with barns, granaries, stables, and all conveniences for husbandry. Co. Litt 5a.
  • GRANGEARIUS
    A keeper of a grange or farm.
  • GRANGIA
    A grange. Co. Litt 5.
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