townland
/ (ˈtaʊnlænd) /
Irish a division of land of various sizes
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How to use townland in a sentence
"Then walk beside my horse and we'll get back to the townland of Mischance to-night," said the Churl.
The King of Ireland's Son | Padraic ColumAn example of a modern townland is annexed, which will illustrate these interesting points.
The English Village Community | Frederic SeebohmI will describe one named from the townland in which it is situated, Ballycairn Fort.
Ulster Folklore | Elizabeth AndrewsShort was it for thee to overleap every hedge till thou camest to the townland in which Berachan was.
Legends of Saints & Sinners | Douglas HydeWhere the cattle-run remains it is mapped out as a "reserve" for a certain townland, and is greatly prized by the peasants.
Disturbed Ireland | Bernard H. Becker
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