gavelkind

gav·el·kind

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gav-uh l-kahynd]
- /ˈgæv əlˌkaɪnd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [gav-uh l-kahynd]
- /ˈgæv əlˌkaɪnd/

Definitions of gavelkind word

noun gavelkind (originally) a tenure of land in which the tenant was liable for a rental in money or produce rather than for labor or military service. 1
noun gavelkind a customary system of land tenure whose chief feature was equal division of land among the heirs of the holder. 1
noun gavelkind the land so held. 1
noun gavelkind A system of inheritance in which a deceased person’s land is divided equally among all male heirs. 1
noun gavelkind a former system of land tenure peculiar to Kent based on the payment of rent to the lord instead of the performance of services by the tenant 0
noun gavelkind the land subject to such tenure 0

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Origin of gavelkind

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English gavelkinde, gavlikind, Old English gafel gavel2 + (ge)cynd kind2

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Parts of speech for Gavelkind

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gavelkind popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% 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.

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