copyhold

cop·y·hold

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kop-ee-hohld]
- /ˈkɒp iˌhoʊld/
- /ˈkɒ.pɪ.həʊld/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kop-ee-hohld]
- /ˈkɒp iˌhoʊld/

Definitions of copyhold word

noun copyhold a tenure less than freehold of land in England evidenced by a copy of the Court roll 3
noun copyhold land held in this way 3
noun copyhold tenure of property less than a freehold, proved by a written transcript or record in the rolls of a manorial court 3
noun copyhold (formerly) a type of ownership of land in England, evidenced by a copy of the manor roll establishing the title. 1
noun copyhold an estate held under such ownership. 1
noun copyhold Tenure of land based on manorial records. 1

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Origin of copyhold

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at copy, hold1

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Parts of speech for Copyhold

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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copyhold popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

copyhold usage trend in Literature

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