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townlands

townlands is the plural of townland.

Meaning of townland

Noun

townland (plural townlands)

  1. (Ireland) A geographical unit of land smaller than a parish.
    • Here is to be noted, that Sir Hugh got his estate by townlands, by reason of his agreement with Con O'Neil, whereas other undertakers of plantations in Ulster had several scopes of land (called proportions) admeasured to them, each containing one thousand acres, profitable for plough and good...1696–1706, William Montgomery, chapter IV, in George Hill, editor, The Montgomery Manuscripts: (1603–1706): Compiled from Family Papers by William Montgomery of Rosemount, Esquire; […], Belfast...

Questions about townlands

What is townlands the plural of?
Townlands is the plural of townland.

Words near townlands in the dictionary

  1. towniness
  2. townish
  3. townishly
  4. townishness
  5. townland
  6. townlands
  7. townless
  8. townlessness
  9. townlet
  10. townlets
  11. Townley

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