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Meaning of gavelkind | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈɡævəlˌkaɪnd

Definitions

a system of inheritance associated with the county of Kent in England whereby, at the death of a tenant, intestate estate is divided equally among all his sons; also, a similar system employed in Ireland

countable, historical, uncountable

Equivalents

Français gavelkind

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

gavelkinder gaveller gavelman gavelock Gavels Gavenny

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