Notes

Collection: Abbot Family Papers

User	Note	Page	Work	Collection	Time
aeide	bbl. abbreviation for plural bbls. barrel.	AbbotJohn_ToEzra17991017_002	Abbot family letters JPGs	Abbot Family Papers	28 days ago
aeide	peradventure meaning (archaic•humorous) adverb perhaps.	AbbotJohn_ToEzra17991017_001	Abbot family letters JPGs	Abbot Family Papers	28 days ago
aeide	In colonial times, "paid in specie" meant payment in hard currency, specifically gold or silver coins, rather than paper money or other forms of credit.	AbbotJohnToEzra18190305_001	John Abbot Class of 1778	Abbot Family Papers	about 1 month ago
aeide	The phrase "Feast of Hymen" is used to describe a wedding celebration or a gathering that marks a marriage event.	AbbotAbielToEzra17900406_002	Abiel Abbot Class of 1780	Abbot Family Papers	about 1 month ago

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