Meaning Of The Word Borough-English

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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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