Meaning Of The Word Borough-English
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Borough-English Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Borough-English?
borough English in American English
a former custom in some parts of England by which the youngest son succeeded to land holdings borough-English in American English noun: a custom by which the youngest son inherited the entire estate upon the death of his father borough-English in British English noun: (until 1925) a custom in certain English boroughs whereby the youngest son inherited land to the exclusion of his older brothers |
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