Associations to the word «Copyhold»

Wiktionary

COPYHOLD, noun. A former form of tenure in which the title deeds were a copy of the manorial roll

Dictionary definition

COPYHOLD, noun. A medieval form of land tenure in England; a copyhold was a parcel of land granted to a peasant by the lord of the manor in return for agricultural services.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope