emblements

plural noun

em·​ble·​ments ˈem-blə-mən(t)s 

: crops from annual cultivation legally belonging to the tenant

Word History

Etymology

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

emblements

noun plural

em·​ble·​ments ˈem-blə-məns 

: crops from annual cultivation legally belonging to the tenant

Etymology

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