FACSIMILE PROBATE
\faksˈɪmɪlˌɪ pɹˈə͡ʊbe͡ɪt], \faksˈɪmɪlˌɪ pɹˈəʊbeɪt], \f_a_k_s_ˈɪ_m_ɪ_l_ˌɪ p_ɹ_ˈəʊ_b_eɪ_t]\
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In England. where the construction of a will may be affected by the appearance of the original paper,the court will order the probate to pass in fac simile, as it may possibly help toshow the meauing of the testator. 1 Williams, Ex'rs, (7th Ed.) 331, 386, 506.
By Henry Campbell Black
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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.