Borough-English Definition

bûrō-ĭngglĭsh
noun
A former custom in some parts of England by which the youngest son succeeded to land holdings.
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Origin of Borough-English

  • Partial translation of Anglo-Norman tenure en burgh Engloys tenure in an English borough borough

    From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition

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