Middle English Dictionary Entry
būr-lō̆nd n.
Entry Info
Forms | būr-lō̆nd n. Also bor-. |
Etymology | OE būrland; ?also, ME bō̆rdlō̆nd. |
Definitions (Senses and Subsenses)
1.
Land occupied by country people or farmers; ?also, land held by cottagers.
Associated quotations
- (1204) Fine R.King John203 : Rueland de le Bureland.
- (1296) Sub.R.Sus.in Sus.RS 1061 : Rogerus Borlond.
- (1303) Feudal Aids 4303 : Willelmus atte Borlond.
- (1346) Feudal Aids 4346 : Willelmus atte Burlond.