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Tynwald

[ tin-wuhld ]

noun

  1. the legislature of the Isle of Man, consisting of the lieutenant governor, the council, and the House of Keys.


Tynwald

/ ˈtaɪn-; ˈtɪnwəld /

noun

  1. the Tynwald
    the Parliament of the Isle of Man, consisting of the crown, lieutenant governor, House of Keys, and legislative council Full namethe Tynwald Court
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of Tynwald1

< Old Norse thingvollr. See thing 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of Tynwald1

C15: from Old Norse thingvollr , from thing assembly + vollr field
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Example Sentences

The roads are under the management of a board appointed by the Tynwald Court, a surveyor-general, and parochial surveyors.

That's reminding me, Phil—the boys are at me to get you to petition the Tynwald Court for better harbours.

The crowd on Tynwald had now gathered thick down the neck of the enclosure and dense round the mount.

This assembly of people and Church in joint session assented, and the desires of the people became Acts of Tynwald.

Having obtained the King's sanction they were promulgated on the Tynwald Hill on the national day in the presence of the nation.

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