Lexica → Word → copyhold
| Letter | C |
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| Letter name | cee |
| Pronounciation | /siː/ |
| Word: | copyhold |
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| Era: | C.E. |
| Origin: | Original |
| Type: | Official |
| Source Language: | Latin |
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Definition: | the equitable title of Property or Right of a Person, as distinct from a Man, existing by virtue of some Record or Ledger Entry entered into a Register or Manor Roll granted by the Will of the Government or Lord and held in accordance with the customs of the Estate or Manor. A copy or "extract" of the register was given to the copyholder as certificate of their Right- hence "Copyhold" |