manorial system
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of manorial system
First recorded in 1955–60
Example Sentences
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The manorial system of old Japan was entirely swept away.
From An Introduction to the History of Japan by Hara, Katsuro
Cf. also Sir Anthony Fitzherbert and the account of the manorial system of farming in England in Prothero's English Farming Past and Present.
From Roman Farm Management The Treatises of Cato and Varro by Harrison, Fairfax
Decay of manorial system: emancipation of villeins: growth of industry and towns. 1377-1399.
From The History of England - a Study in Political Evolution by Pollard, A. F. (Albert Frederick)
In Maryland the old manorial system had long been dying a natural death through the encroachments of the patriarchal system of slavery.
From The Critical Period of American History by Fiske, John
Gradually a change came over them, and we find the manorial system in vogue.
From English Villages by Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson)
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