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emblements

plural noun em·ble·ments \ ˈem-blə-mən(t)s \

Definition of emblements

: crops from annual cultivation legally belonging to the tenant

Origin and Etymology of 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

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First Known Use: 15th century

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emblements

noun plural em·ble·ments \ ˈem-blə-məns \

legal Definition of emblements

: crops from annual cultivation legally belonging to the tenant

Origin and Etymology of emblements

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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