"borough English" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} borough English (uncountable)
  1. (law, UK, obsolete) Patrilineal ultimogeniture; inheritance by the youngest surviving male child. Tags: UK, obsolete, uncountable Categories (topical): Law Synonyms: junior right
    Sense id: en-borough_English-en-noun-mPEwzymB Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law
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