Gavelkind
A Dictionary of Law · Henry Campbell Black · 1891
A Dictionary of Law
A species of socage tenure common in Kent, in England, where the lands deseend to all the sons, or heirs of the nearest desree, together; may be disposed of by will; do not escheat for felony; may be aliened by the heir at the age of fifteen; and dower and curtesy is given of half the land. stim. Law Gloss.