Definitions for: Gavelkind






Webster (1913) Definition: Gav"el*kind`, n. [OE. gavelkynde, gavelkende. See
Gavel tribute, and Kind, n.] (O. Eng. Law)
A tenure by which land descended from the father to all his
sons in equal portions, and the land of a brother, dying
without issue, descended equally to his brothers. It still
prevails in the county of Kent. --Cowell.

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