Cothamore

/ˈkoʊθəˌmɔr/ noun

Definition

An archaic or dialectal term for additional pasture or moorland attached to a cottage dwelling.

Etymology

Combination of 'cot' (cottage) and 'more' (archaic/dialect for moor or additional land), reflecting medieval land tenure systems.

Kelly Says

This word captures a vanished way of life—medieval peasants' rights to specific pieces of shared moorland were as carefully documented as modern property deeds, binding families to particular cottage homesteads.

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