Gavelkind

noun

/ˈɡævəlˌkaɪnd/

Word Frequency: 0.0

Definitions

1.nounA system of inheritance associated with the county of Kent in England whereby, at the death of a tenant, intestate estate is divided equally among all his sons; also, a similar system employed in Ireland

Synonyms

gneeve tanistry county family changedale undertaker kld.harrington kildare chiefery keeley kittle cattle traditional county

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