shorthold

English

adj
Definitions
  • (UK) Describing a tenancy that exists for an agreed term, at the end of which the property may be recovered by the landlord.

Etymology

Compound from English short (brittle, of pastry) + 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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