HASTA
\hˈe͡ɪstə], \hˈeɪstə], \h_ˈeɪ_s_t_ə]\
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Lat. A spear. In the Roman law, a spear was the sign of a public sale ofgoods or sale by auction. Hence the phrase "hastce subjicere" (to put under the spear)meant to put up at auction. Calvin.In feudal law. A spear. The symbol used in making investiture of a fief. Feud, lib. 2,tit. 2.
By Henry Campbell Black
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Penis-h. Nuptialis, Penis-h. Virilis, Penis.
By Robley Dunglison