| ghana | A republic in western africa, south of burkina faso and west of togo. Its capital is accra. It was called the gold coast until 1957, from the gold discovered there by the portuguese in the late 15th century. A centre for slave trade, it was acquired by the british in the 19th century and became independent in 1957. Ghana took its name from a tribal leader that stands for king. (12 Dec 1998) |
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| soc | 1. The lord's power or privilege of holding a court in a district, as in manor or lordship; jurisdiction of causes, and the limits of that jurisdiction. Liberty or privilege of tenants excused from customary burdens. 2. An exclusive privilege formerly claimed by millers of grrinding all the corn used within the manor or township which the mill stands. Soc and sac, the full right of administering justice in a manor or lordship. Origin: AS. Soc the power of holding court, sway, domain, properly, the right of investigating or seeking; akin to E. Sake, seek. Sake, Seek, and cf. Sac, and Soke Alternative forms: sock, and soke. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |