Manors
/ˈmænərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of manor, denoting landed estates in feudal law with a lord's residence and certain rights over tenants and land.
The lords held several manors throughout the county, each with its own manor court.
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Manors primarily refer to legal estates in feudal contexts and often appear in discussions of landholding and jurisdictional rights.
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