yardland
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of yardland
First recorded in 1400–50, yardland is from the late Middle English word yerdlonde. See yard 1, land
Example Sentences
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The hide, the yardland, the oxgang existed not only in the geld-rolls, but in fact and on the ground.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul
It is commonly supposed by the surveys that the holder of a yardland joins with one of his fellows to make up the team.
From Villainage in England Essays in English Mediaeval History by Vinogradoff, Paul
A priest named Robert held a single yardland in alms of the King; he became a monk in the monastery of Stow-in-Lindesey, and his yardland became the property of the house.
From William the Conqueror by Freeman, Edward Augustus
Another type of unfree tenant was the gebur, who held a yardland of some thirty or forty acres, which, upon his entrance, was stocked with two oxen, one cow, six sheep, tools and household utensils.
From The Customs of Old England by Snell, F. J. (Frederick John)
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