cowgate

cowgate
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\ noun (-s)
Etymology: back-formation from earlier kynegates, from kine (archaic plural of cow) (I) + gates, plural of gate (way)
: a right to pasture one cow on common land

a cottager having two cowgates on the common


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