virgate - use in sentences

Converse of object

  • hold: One, who was able to alienate his land, held two virgates at Bedfont ( 77 ).
  • have: Of the other villeins, 12 had ½ hide each, 20 had one virgate, and the other 40 held ½ virgate each.

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