hoghenhyne

hoghenhyne
/howanhayn(d)/ In Saxon law, a houseservant. Any stranger who lodged three nights or more at a man's house in a decennary was called "hoghenhyne," and his host became responsible for his acts as for those of his servant.

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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  • hoghenhyne — /howanhayn(d)/ In Saxon law, a houseservant. Any stranger who lodged three nights or more at a man s house in a decennary was called hoghenhyne, and his host became responsible for his acts as for those of his servant …   Black's law dictionary

  • hoghenhyne — (Saxon.) A domestic servant; a house servant …   Ballentine's law dictionary

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