thirdings (Meaning)
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thirdings (n. pl.)
The third part of the corn or grain growing on the ground at the tenant's death, due to the lord for a heriot, as within the manor of Turfat in Herefordshire.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thirdings
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thirdings Sentence Examples
- The island was divided into thirds, known as thirdings, for administrative purposes.
- Each thirding was responsible for sending representatives to the central council.
- The northern thirding had a greater population than the others.
- The eastern thirding was renowned for its rich pastures.
- The people of the western thirding were known for their maritime skills.
- The power struggle between the thirdings led to political instability.
- The king's decree aimed to unify the thirdings under a single banner.
- The thirdings were abolished during the 19th-century reforms.
- The historical significance of the thirdings remains evident in the region's geography.
- The study of thirdings provides insights into the evolution of governance in medieval societies.
FAQs About the word thirdings
The third part of the corn or grain growing on the ground at the tenant's death, due to the lord for a heriot, as within the manor of Turfat in Herefordshire.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The island was divided into thirds, known as thirdings, for administrative purposes.
Each thirding was responsible for sending representatives to the central council.
The northern thirding had a greater population than the others.
The eastern thirding was renowned for its rich pastures.
