What's the difference between copyhold and manorial?

Copyhold


Definition:

  • (n.) A tenure of estate by copy of court roll; or a tenure for which the tenant has nothing to show, except the rolls made by the steward of the lord's court.
  • (n.) Land held in copyhold.

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Manorial


Definition:

  • (a.) Of or pertaining to a manor.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) Photos of portreeves wearing the gold chain of office recall the status of this former parliamentary borough and of earlier manorial days when a leader was elected at the court leet each October.

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