GIBBOUS

(Lat. gibbus, convex, protuberant.) This term is applied in Astronomy to the appearance of the moon when more than half full or enlightened. In the telescope, the planet Venus exhibits a similar appearance. GlESECKITE. A mineral discovered in Iceland by Giesecks. It is a hydrated silicate of alumina and potash; it occurs in brownish hexagonal prisms. GIFT, in Law, is, in its general sense, a conveyance which pa es either lands or goods. But when restricted to immoveable property, it signifies in its proper sense the creation of an estate tail. (See Fee-Tail.) It is so termed from the operative words of the conveyance, which are always " I give," or " have given." A gift of personal property differs from a grant in being wholly gratuitous and without consideration. GIGA, or [s. 530]