ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: back-formation from earlier kynegates, from kine ( archaic plural of cow ) (I) + gates, plural of gate (way)
: a right to pasture one cow on common land
a cottager having two cowgates on the common
ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: back-formation from earlier kynegates, from kine ( archaic plural of cow ) (I) + gates, plural of gate (way)
: a right to pasture one cow on common land
a cottager having two cowgates on the common
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012