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\fˈe͡ɪsɪˌə͡ʊ ˈʌt fˈe͡ɪʃəz], \fˈeɪsɪˌəʊ ˈʌt fˈeɪʃəz], \f_ˈeɪ_s_ɪ__ˌəʊ ˈʌ_t f_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_z]\
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A species of contract in the civil law, which occurs when I agree with a man to do his work for him if he will do mine for me. Or if two persons agree to marry together, or to do any other positive acts on both sides. Or it may be to forbear on one side in consideration of something done on the other. 2 Bl. Com. 444.
By John Bouvier
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Snake's-head
- Guinea-hen flower; -- so called in England because its spotted petals resemble the scales of a snake's head.