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Boothose :: Boothose (n.) Stocking hose, or spatterdashes, in lieu of boots..

Withernam :: Withernam (n.) A second or reciprocal distress of other goods in lieu of goods which were taken by a first distress and have been eloigned; a taking by way of reprisal; -- chiefly used in the expression capias in withernam, which is the name of a writ used in connection with the action of replevin (sometimes called a writ of reprisal), which issues to a defendant in replevin when he has obtained judgment for a return of the chattels replevied, and fails to obtain them on the writ of return..

Pourlieu :: Pourlieu (n.) See Purlieu.

Averpenny :: Averpenny (n.) Money paid by a tenant in lieu of the service of average.

Pension :: Pension (n.) A certain sum of money paid to a clergyman in lieu of tithes.

Jemidar :: "Jemidar (n.) The chief or leader of a hand or body of persons; esp., in the native army of India, an officer of a rank corresponding to that of lieutenant in the English army..

Brennage :: Brennage (n.) A tribute which tenants paid to their lord, in lieu of bran, which they were obliged to furnish for his hounds..

Owe :: Owe (v.) To have or possess, as something derived or bestowed; to be obliged to ascribe (something to some source); to be indebted or obliged for; as, he owed his wealth to his father; he owed his victory to his lieutenants..

Lieutenant :: Lieutenant (n.) An officer who supplies the place of a superior in his absence; a representative of, or substitute for, another in the performance of any duty..

Royalty :: Royalty (n.) That which is due to a sovereign, as a seigniorage on gold and silver coined at the mint, metals taken from mines, etc.; the tax exacted in lieu of such share; imperiality..

Halieutics :: Halieutics (n.) A treatise upon fish or the art of fishing; ichthyology.

Deputy :: Deputy (n.) One appointed as the substitute of another, and empowered to act for him, in his name or his behalf; a substitute in office; a lieutenant; a representative; a delegate; a vicegerent; as, the deputy of a prince, of a sheriff, of a township, etc..

Lieutenancy :: Lieutenancy (n.) The office, rank, or commission, of a lieutenant..

Lieutenant General :: Lieutenant general () An army officer in rank next below a general and next above a major general.

Midshipman :: Midshipman (n.) In the English naval service, the second rank attained by a combatant officer after a term of service as naval cadet. Having served three and a half years in this rank, and passed an examination, he is eligible to promotion to the rank of lieutenant..

Governor General :: Governor general () A governor who has lieutenant or deputy governors under him; as, the governor general of Canada, of India..

Lieutenant :: Lieutenant (n.) A commissioned officer in the British navy, in rank next below a commander..

Subligation :: Sublieutenant (n.) An inferior or second lieutenant; in the British service, a commissioned officer of the lowest rank..

Lieutenantship :: Lieutenantship (n.) Same as Lieutenancy, 1..

Avenage :: Avenage (n.) A quantity of oats paid by a tenant to a landlord in lieu of rent.

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