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Meaning of gavelkind

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gavelkind

Pronunciation:/ˈɡævəlˌkaɪnd/

noun

Definitions

  1. A system of inheritance associated with the county of Kent in England whereby, at the death of a tenant, intestate estate is divided equally among all his sons; also, a similar system employed in Ireland