"wardholding" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From ward + holding. Etymology templates: {{com|en|ward|holding}} ward + holding Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} wardholding (uncountable)
  1. (now historical) A form of land tenure in Scotland, equivalent to knight service in England. Tags: historical, uncountable Related terms: wardholder
    Sense id: en-wardholding-en-noun-1HYSVQCz Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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