landbook en · NOUN
Etymology
From land + book.
Meanings
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(historical) A book containing details of lands and their ownership.
As a landbook, Pierre du Thillay's volume essentially compiled data on the extent of his land and revenues. Since he was well established at Caen when it was compiled, his landbook generally follows the Norman format.
2019, John W. Baldwin, Knights, Lords, and Ladies, page 12:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| landbooks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |