Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

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From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

harsh or corrosive in tone

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Law is like a book of surgery, there are a great many terrible cases in it.

the lower side of anything

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

a court with jurisdiction in equity

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

the arrangement of the hair (especially a woman's hair)

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

a publication containing a variety of works

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Law is like a country dance, people are led up and down in it till they are tired.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Law is like a country dance, people are led up and down in it till they are tired.

third-person singular of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

the extent downward or backward or inward

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Law is like a country dance, people are led up and down in it till they are tired.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

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From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

(formal) by means of this

From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Law is like a country dance, people are led up and down in it till they are tired.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

go away from a place

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Law is like a country dance, people are led up and down in it till they are tired.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Law is like a book of surgery, there are a great many terrible cases in it.

attach to a support

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

an arrangement of flowers that is usually given as a present

From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

and nothing more

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

the local environment

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

plural of “pattern” — a perceptual structure

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Law is like a country dance, people are led up and down in it till they are tired.

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From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date

From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

Identical; not different.

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading We shall now beg leave to change the fashion of the head-dress, for, like a poor periwig-maker, I am obliged to mount several patterns on the same block.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

establish the validity of something, as by an example, explanation or experiment

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading [_Puts on the wig, and takes the nosegay._] {87}Law is law, law is law, and as in such and so forth, and hereby, and aforesaid, provided always, nevertheless, notwithstanding.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

the branch of medical science that treats disease or injury by operative procedures

From this reading Law is like a book of surgery, there are a great many terrible cases in it.

the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading Law is like a book of surgery, there are a great many terrible cases in it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Law is like a book of surgery, there are a great many terrible cases in it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Law is like a country dance, people are led up and down in it till they are tired.

up to a particular time

From this reading Law is like a country dance, people are led up and down in it till they are tired.

depleted of strength or energy

From this reading Law is like a country dance, people are led up and down in it till they are tired.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Law is like a country dance, people are led up and down in it till they are tired.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.

hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair

From this reading {86}We shall now return to the law, for our laws are full of returns, and we we shall shew a compendium of law [_takes the wig_]; parts of practice in the twist of the tail.--The depth of a full bottom denotes the length of a chancery suit, and the black coif behind, like a blistering plaister, seems to shew us that law is a great irritator, and only to be used in cases of necessity.