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  1. 1. n. A custom, as in some ancient boroughs, by which lands and tenements descend to the youngest son, instead of the eldest; or, if the owner have no issue, to the youngest brother. Source: opted
  2. 2. A custom, as in some ancient boroughs, by which lands and tenements descend to the youngest son, instead of the eldest; or, if the owner have no issue, to the youngest brother. Blackstone. Source: webster
  3. 3. A custom, as in some ancient boroughs, by which lands andtenements descend to the youngest son, instead of the eldest; or, ifthe owner have no issue, to the youngest brother. Blackstone. Source: adambom
  4. 4. n. A custom, as in some ancient boroughs, by which lands and tenements descend to the youngest son, instead of the eldest; or, if the owner have no issue, to the youngest brother. Source: ecdict

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