forbyland en · NOUN
Etymology
From forby + land, or perhaps from for- (“fore-”) + byland (“a side or adjoining piece of land”).
Meanings
- (Northern-England, UK, dialectal) A tract of arable land lying outside a common field.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| forbylands | Number=Plur | lexicographic |