manslot

English

Etymology

From early Scandinavian (compare Old West Norse mannshlutr), apparently with the second element assimilated to lot.

Pronunciation

(UK) IPA^(key): /ˈmanzlɒt/
(US) IPA^(key): /ˈmænzlɑt/

Noun

manslot (plural manslots)

(historical) A smallholding in mediaeval England, especially one given to a Danish soldier settling in England.

Anagrams

Lamonts, Tolmans

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