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Beaufort wind force scale
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Beaufort wind force scaleA table describing wind forces in numbers (from 1 to 17), ranging from calm to hurricane conditions and providing specifications for each such wind force at sea and on land, giving equivalent mean speeds in knots, statute miles per hour, meters per second and mean wind force in pounds per square foot at standard density.
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Each
Every one of the two or more composing the whole.
Equivalent
Of the same value.
Mean
This word is sometimes used for mesne.
Statute
The written will of the legislature, solemnly expressed according to the forms prescribed in the constitution; an act of the legislature.
Hour
Measure of time. The space of sixty minutes, or the twenty-fourth part of a natural day.
Second
A measure equal to one sixtieth part of a minute.
Foot
A measure of length, containing one-third of a yard, or twelve inches. Figuratively, it signifies the conclusion, the end; as, the foot of the fine, the foot of the account.
Standard
1) In war. An ensign or flag used in war. 2) Measure. A weight or measure of certain dimensions, to which all other weights and measures must correspond; as, a standard bushel. Also the quality of certain metals, to which all others of the same kind ought to be made to conform; as, standard gold, standard silver.
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Beau pleader
English law. Fair pleading.
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Beacon
A signal erected as a sea mark for the use of mariners; also, to give warning of the approach of an enemy.
Beadle
A messenger or apparitor of a court, who cites persons to appear to what is alleged against them, is so called.
Bearer
One who bears or carries a thing.
Bearers
English Criminal law. Such as bear down or oppress others; maintainers
Beau pleader
English law. Fair pleading.
Beaufort wind force scale
Bedel
English law. A cryer or messenger of a court, who cites men to appear and answer. There are also inferior officers of a parish or liberty who bear this name.
Bee
The name of a well known insect.
Beggar
One who obtains his livelihood by asking alms.
Behaviour
In old English, haviour without the prefix be. It is the manner of having, holding, or keeping one's self or the carriage of one's self with respect to propriety, morals, and the requirements of law. Surety to be of -good behaviour is a larger requirement than surety to keep the peace.
Behoof
1) As a word of discourse, signifies need. 2) In the law sense of the word, it signifies use, service, profit, advantage.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Each
Every one of the two or more composing the whole.
Equivalent
Of the same value.
Mean
This word is sometimes used for mesne.
Statute
The written will of the legislature, solemnly expressed according to the forms prescribed in the constitution; an act of the legislature.
Hour
Measure of time. The space of sixty minutes, or the twenty-fourth part of a natural day.
Second
A measure equal to one sixtieth part of a minute.
Foot
A measure of length, containing one-third of a yard, or twelve inches. Figuratively, it signifies the conclusion, the end; as, the foot of the fine, the foot of the account.
Standard
1) In war. An ensign or flag used in war. 2) Measure. A weight or measure of certain dimensions, to which all other weights and measures must correspond; as, a standard bushel. Also the quality of certain metals, to which all others of the same kind ought to be made to conform; as, standard gold, standard silver.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Beau pleader
English law. Fair pleading.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Beacon
A signal erected as a sea mark for the use of mariners; also, to give warning of the approach of an enemy.
Beadle
A messenger or apparitor of a court, who cites persons to appear to what is alleged against them, is so called.
Bearer
One who bears or carries a thing.
Bearers
English Criminal law. Such as bear down or oppress others; maintainers
Beau pleader
English law. Fair pleading.
Beaufort wind force scale
Bedel
English law. A cryer or messenger of a court, who cites men to appear and answer. There are also inferior officers of a parish or liberty who bear this name.
Bee
The name of a well known insect.
Beggar
One who obtains his livelihood by asking alms.
Behaviour
In old English, haviour without the prefix be. It is the manner of having, holding, or keeping one's self or the carriage of one's self with respect to propriety, morals, and the requirements of law. Surety to be of -good behaviour is a larger requirement than surety to keep the peace.
Behoof
1) As a word of discourse, signifies need. 2) In the law sense of the word, it signifies use, service, profit, advantage.
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