Jutland, Law of.
The code of law presented to a Danish National Assembly by Waldemar II (Seir) of Denmark, and confirmed in 1241. This remained the law of the whole of Denmark till the reign of Christian V (1670-1699).
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Kabbeljaws.
The party of the towns, in the Netherlands, in the fourteenth century. The word signifies “Codfish-jaws,” and the opposing party, that of the nobles, was known as the “Hooks.”
Kaiser Kläs.
The German nickname for Napoleon.
Kalf-vel.
A document issued by Charles V curtailing the privileges of the city of Ghent.