demesmen

[US]//dɪˈmeɪnsmən//
[UK]//dɪˈmeɪnsmən//

Translation

n.Plural of demesman; tenants holding land in demesne.

Example Sentences

the demesmen gathered at the manor to discuss their traditional rights.

ancient demesmen still hold certain privileges on the estate.

the lord granted his demesmen permission to use the common woodland.

historical records document the obligations of these demesmen.

the demesmen paid their rents to the landholder each michaelmas.

customary demesmen were entitled to gather fuel from the forest.

the legal case examined the status of the demesmen under old irish law.

demesne tenants and demesmen shared overlapping responsibilities.

the community of demesmen preserved their ancient customs for generations.

the court recognized the demesmen's hereditary rights to the property.

the demesmen'sduties included maintaining the lord's fences.

medieval demesmen often worked the lord's demesne land.

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