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n. - A medieval form of land tenure in England.

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Usage examples (33)
  • Think of Cumnor Place — thine own proper copyhold.
  • “Ay, in very truth, Anthony, or there comes no copyhold in thy way,” replied his inflexible associate.
  • Progne how her brother-in-law Tereus had by force handselled her copyhold, and then cut out her tongue that she might not (as women will) tell tales.
  • “Seventy-nine pounds, five shillings and fivepence half-penny, besides the value of the wood,” said Foster; “and I am to have it all as copyhold?”
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