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1. n. The word/scotch">Scotch word/equivalent">equivalent of the English word plowland. Source: opted
2. The word/scotch">Scotch word/equivalent">equivalent of the English word plowland. Not having one plowgate of land. Sir W. Scott. Source: webster
3. ploughgate (plural ploughgates) (Scotland) The Scottish carucate or hide: a unit of land area and tax assessment intended to support a household. Source: ecdict

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english equivalent land plowland scotch word area assessment carucate hide household intended plowgate plural Scotland scott scottish sir support tax unit

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plough horse plough on ploughable

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