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Defined in 4 dictionaries — Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910), Black's (1891), Anderson (1889)

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

Something connected with the enjoyment of refreshment rooms, tables, and the like. It is something beyond refreshments; it is the accommodation provided whether that includes musical or other amusements or not. L. R. 10 Q. B. 595. It is synonymous with board; Scattergood v. Waterman, 2 Miles (Pa.) 323; but it may include refreshment, without seating accommodation; 1 Ex. Div. 385. See Place of Amusement.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

This word is synonymous with "board," and includes the ordinary necessaries of life. See Scatter-good v. Waterman, 2 Miles (Pa.) 323; Lasar v. Johnson, 125 Cal. 549, 58 Pac. 161; In re Breslin, 45 Hun, 213.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

This word is synonymous with “board,” and includes the ordinary necessaries of life, 2 Miles, 523.

A Dictionary of Law

William C. Anderson · 1889

Public reception; something connected with the enjoyment of refreshment-rooms, tables, and the lilie.i See Inn. A public aquarium is a "place of entertainment and amusement," when a band plays and the fish are fed." See Exhibition; Theater.