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Demeyne

Defined in 1 dictionary — Burrill (1850)

A New Law Dictionary and Glossary

Alexander M. Burrill · 1850

Fr. Demesne. En demeyne, si est dit a la difference de ceo que est tenu en seigniory, ou en service, ou en commun ovesque autres; in demesne is so called to distinguish it from that which is held in seigniory, or in service, or in common with others. Britt. c. 78. Demeynes; demesne lands. Car vos demeines sount tielx come nos demeynes; for your demesnes are such as our demesnes. Id. ibid.