yardlands

/ˈjɑrdˌlændz/
noun
  1. Plural of yardland; multiple units of land traditionally used in medieval England.
    • Each of the three villages had its own set of yardlands for farming.
    • The survey recorded the number of yardlands held by each tenant.
    • The estate consisted of ten yardlands spread across the valley.
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