copyhold

[ kop-ee-hohld ]

noun
  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.

Origin of copyhold

1
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; see origin at copy, hold1

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British Dictionary definitions for copyhold

copyhold

/ (ˈkɒpɪˌhəʊld) /


nounlaw (formerly)
    • a tenure less than freehold of land in England evidenced by a copy of the Court roll

    • land held in this way

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