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

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Confucius