Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
yardland
noun
/ˈjɑːrd.lænd/
Definition
A historical term referring to a unit of land measurement that was sufficient to support a family.
Examples
- The farmer tended to his yardland, ensuring crops flourished.
- In the old village, each household was allocated a yardland for farming.
- We learned about the traditional yardland system in our history class.
Meaning
Yardland was used in medieval England to describe a parcel of land that was typically worked by a family or farm.
Synonyms
- Farmstead
- Homestead
- Parcel
