emblements

plural noun

em·ble·ments | \ ˈem-blə-mən(t)s

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Definition of emblements

: crops from annual cultivation legally belonging to the tenant

History and Etymology for emblements

Middle English emblayment, from Anglo-French emblaement, from emblaer to sow with grain, from en- + bleé grain, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English blæd fruit, growth, leaf — more at blade

Anglo-French, from Middle French emblaement act of sowing grain, from emblaer to sow with grain, from en-, causative prefix + Old French blet, ble grain

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emblements

noun plural

em·ble·ments | \ ˈem-blə-məns

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Legal Definition of emblements

: crops from annual cultivation legally belonging to the tenant

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