manslot

English

Etymology

From early Scandinavian (compare Old West Norse mannshlutr), apparently with the second element assimilated to lot.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈmanzlɒt/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈmænzlɑt/

Noun

manslot (plural manslots)

  1. (historical) A smallholding in medieval England, especially one given to a Danish soldier settling in England.

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