Folkland

/ˈfəʊklænd/

/ˈfoʊkˌlænd/

Translation of "folkland" into Russian

Noun

/ˈfəʊklænd/

/ˈfoʊkˌlænd/

folkland

folklands pl

народная земля

The folkland was passed down through generations.

Народная земля передавалась из поколения в поколение.

Noun

/ˈfəʊklænd/

/ˈfoʊkˌlænd/

Land held in common by a community or group, often under traditional or customary law, rather than by individual ownership.

The villagers gathered to discuss the management of the folkland, ensuring it was used for the benefit of all.

In Anglo-Saxon law: land held by the king or community under customary tenure, as opposed to land granted by charter (bookland).

Under Anglo-Saxon rule, large tracts of folkland were administered directly by the crown.

Adjective

/ˈfəʊklænd/

/ˈfoʊkˌlænd/

Relating to or characteristic of folkland or its customary tenure.

The villagers asserted their folkland rights in court.