copyhold

• Historische Form der Landleihe in England, bei der ein Bauer vom Grundherrn Land gegen landwirtschaftliche Dienste erhielt und dafür im Weistum des Gutshofs eingetragen war.

A historical form of land tenure in England, where a parcel of land was granted to a peasant by the lord of the manor in exchange for agricultural services.

1. Medieval land tenureC2formalbritish

   A historical English land tenure system where a tenant held land from a lord of the manor, recorded in the manor's court roll, in exchange for agricultural services or rent.

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   • The farmer held the land by copyhold, paying rent to the lord of the manor.
   • Copyhold tenure was gradually replaced by freehold in the 19th century.
   • The manor court roll documented all copyhold agreements.