01 n. A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land …
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A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use.(Law)
Phrases & compounds
Ancient demesne —
See under Ancient.