Tynwald

[ tin-wuh ld ]

/ ˈtɪn wəld /

noun

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

Origin of Tynwald

< Old Norse thingvollr. See thing²

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Examples from the Web for tynwald

And when he goes to the Tynwald Coort there, it'll be lockjaw and the measles with some of them.
The Manxman|Hall Caine
On the top round of the Tynwald the King sat on a chair and faced to the east.
The Little Manx Nation - 1891|Hall Caine
When he came by the Tynwald he paused and turned partly toward Greeba, as though half minded to alter his course.
The Deemster|Hall Caine
And at the Tynwald, how the children were thrust under my hand for my blessing!
The Deemster|Hall Caine

Tynwald Day as described by Mr. Hall Caine is an interesting, historic, but not an impressive ceremony.
Legal Lore|Various

British Dictionary definitions for tynwald

Tynwald

/ (ˈtɪnwəld, ˈtaɪn-) /

noun

the Tynwald the Parliament of the Isle of Man, consisting of the crown, lieutenant governor, House of Keys, and legislative councilFull name: the Tynwald Court

Word Origin for Tynwald

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

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