copyhold

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) A former form of tenure in which the title deeds were a copy of the manorial roll.

Etymology

Compound from English copy + English hold (game won by the server, hold an opinion, deem).

Origin

English

hold

Gloss

game won by the server, hold an opinion, deem

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