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FARM

Categories: Property

Definition (1910 Edition)

Origin: Historical

FARDEL OF LAND. In old English Jaw. The fourth part of a yard-land. Noy Says an eighth only, because, according to him, two fardels make a nook, and four nooks a yard-land. Wharton.

certain rént in’ farm; Fe c., in agricultural produce.—Farm out. To let for a term at a stated rental. Among the Romans the collection of revenue was farmed out, and in England taxes and tolls sometimes are.
Source: Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition (1910) — Public Domain. UK commentary and modern updates are original additions. This entry is for educational reference only and does not constitute legal advice.