shorthold tenancy
/ (ˈʃɔːtˌhəʊld) /
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noun
(in Britain) the letting of a dwelling by a nonresident private landlord for a fixed term of between one and five years at a fair rent
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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shorthand, short-handed, shorthand typist, short haul, shorthead, shorthold tenancy, Shorthorn, short-horned grasshopper, short hundredweight, shortie, short interest
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