COPYHOLD


Meaning of COPYHOLD in English

/kop"ee hohld'/ , n.

1. (formerly) a type of ownership of land in England, evidenced by a copy of the manor roll establishing the title.

2. an estate held under such ownership.

[ 1400-50; late ME; see COPY, HOLD 1 ]

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