Copyhold

[kɔpihәjld]

Definition

(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.

Typist: Sadie--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) A tenure of estate by copy of court roll; or a tenure for which the tenant has nothing to show, except the rolls made by the steward of the lord's court.

(n.) Land held in copyhold.

Checker: Ophelia