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Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

An old English word, used sometimes for the estate with the habit and quality of the land.

Co. Litt. 221.

It extends to a rent-charge and to a possibility of dower.

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