"Portreeve" is a word in ENGLISH

portreeve ENGLISH
Definition:

A port warden.

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Acquit A Caution LAW AND LEGAL

In French law, Certain goods pay higher export duties when exported to a foreign country than when they are destined …

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adwana CEBUANO

adwána n {2} place where the customs house is located or the port area near the customs house. Didtus adwána …

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Alimony LAW AND LEGAL

The allowance made to a wife out of her husband’s estate for her sup-port, either during a matrimonial suit, or …

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Anchorage LAW AND LEGAL

In English law. A pres-tatlon or toll for every anchor cast from a ship in a port; and sometimes, though …

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anteport ENGLISH

An outer port, gate, or door.

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Antichresis LAW AND LEGAL

In the civil law. A species of mortgage, or pledge of immovables. An agreement by which the debtor gives to …

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aport ENGLISH

On or towards the port or left side; -- said of the helm.

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Arrival LAW AND LEGAL

In marine insurance. The arrival of a vessel means an arrival for pur-poses of business, requiring an entry aud clearance …

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At Sea LAW AND LEGAL

out of the limits of any port or harbor on the sea-coast The Harriet, 1 Story, 251, Fed. Cas. No. …

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Backwards LAW AND LEGAL

In a policy of marine insurance, the phrase “forwards aud back-wards at sea” means from port to port in the …

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bagun CEBUANO

bagun n {1} wheelbarrow. {2} railroad freight car. Tulu ka bagung tubu, Three freight cars full of sugar cane. v …

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ballastage ENGLISH

A toll paid for the privilege of taking up ballast in a port or harbor.

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Ballastage LAW AND LEGAL

A toll pald for the privilege of taking up ballast from the bottom of a port or harbor

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barahang CHAVACANO

English: harbor; pier; port Tagalog: daungan (harbor)

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Bawdy-House LAW AND LEGAL

A house of prostitu-tion; a brothel. A house or dwelling maln-tatned for the convenience and resort of per-sons desiring unlawful …

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beeswing ENGLISH

The second crust formed in port and some other wines after long keeping. It consists of pure, shining scales of …

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blackstrap ENGLISH

Bad port wine; any common wine of the Mediterranean; -- so called by sailors.

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blockade ENGLISH

The shutting up of a place by troops or ships, with the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the …

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blow ENGLISH

A blowing, esp., a violent blowing of the wind; a gale; as, a heavy blow came on, and the ship …

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Bonification LAW AND LEGAL

The remission of a tax, particularly on goods intended for ex-port, being a special advantage extended by government in aid …

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