In early times, a title of respect given only to those who held important civil officer or who were of gentle blood. A conditional transfer of title to real property as security for payment of a debt. One declared or dictated by the testator, usually for persons in last sickness, sudden illness, or military. A ship's list of passengers, usually referring to those ships arriving in the US from Europe. Related to one's father.
Paternal grandmother is the father's mother.
POLE See measurements. POLL List or record of persons, especially for taxing or voting. POST Latin prefix meaning after, as in post-war economy. When a person in unable to act for himself, he appoints another to act in his behalf. WILL A will established as genuine by probate court.