HEREFARE, an old term from the Saxon, signifying the same as warfare.
HEREGELD, a term derived from the Saxon, signifying a tax which was formerly levied for maintaining an army.
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a term derived from the Saxon, signifying a soldier who abandons his colors, or leaves the army without leave.
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a term derived from the Saxon, signifying the leader of an army, a Duke, the same as dux in the Latin.
HERETUM, a court in which the guards or military retinue that usually attended the old British nobility and bishops were accustomed to parade or draw up.
HERISSON, Fr. a turnpike which is made of one stout beam that is fenced by a quantity of iron spikes, and which is fixed upon a pivot, in the manner that turnstiles are, so that it can turn in every direction.
Herisson, (foudroyant, Fr.) a sort of artificial firework which has several sharp points attached to it on the outside, and is filled with inflammable composition within. It is frequently used in breaches and retrenchments.
HERGATE, a term derived from the Saxon, signifying a tribute which was paid in ancient times to the lord of the soil, to enable him to carry on a war.