Nonesmanneslond

Middle English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) An area of land outside of London utilised for executions.
  • A swath of unowned or undesireable land.
  • Land that is subject to legal dispute.

Etymology

Compound from Middle English non (not, none, no, not any, not at all) + Middle English mann + Middle English lond.

Origin

Middle English

lond

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