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First published 1951 (DOST Vol. II).
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Frehaldand, a. and n. [ME. freeholdande (13 … ).] Freeholding; a freeholder. —1397 Acts I. 208/1.
The baronis, frehaldandis, & al other the kyngis legis Ib. 304/2.
Gif thir bestis be of ony fre haldand man c1420 Wynt. viii. 1741 (C).
The frehaldandis of that lande
