"borough English" meaning in English

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Noun

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-ErPpFaM7 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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