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1.NounIn Scotland, a landlord's right over the stocking (cattle, implements, etc.), and crops of his tenant, as security for payment of rent.
2.NounIn Québec, a legal right over property used as security for an obligation, such as a mortgage.
3.NounEverything; the whole lot."...saddle and all, the whole hypothec turned round and grovelled in the dust below the donkey’s belly."