husbandland
husbandland · husbandlands
The landholding of a husbandman, that is, a manorial tenantThe landholding of a husbandman, that is, a manorial tenant.
Meaning
2 senses(historical)The landholding of a husbandman, that is, a manorial tenant.
(historical)A unit of land corresponding to a single farmstead; around 26 acres.
Origin
From Middle English husbondeland, equivalent to husband + land.From Middle English husbondeland, equivalent to husband + land.
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Forms
plural: husbandlands| Singular | husbandland |
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