seilbh — meaning in English
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English meaning
- demesne noun A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use.
- estate noun A large area of land, usually with a big house, owned by one person or family.
- possession noun Something that a person owns.
- property noun Something that a person or organization owns, especially land, buildings, or possessions.
Senses
seilbh is used for these senses in English:
- demesne A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use.
- estate An (especially extensive) area of land, under a single ownership. [from 18th c.]
- possession Ownership; taking, holding, keeping something as one's own.
- property Something that is owned.
- property A piece of real estate, such as a parcel of land.
- property The exclusive right of possessing, enjoying and disposing of a thing.
demesne — full definition
- noun A lord's chief manor place, with that part of the lands belonging thereto which has not been granted out in tenancy; a house, and the land adjoining, kept for the proprietor's own use.
- noun A region or area; a domain.
estate — full definition
- noun A large area of land, usually with a big house, owned by one person or family.
- noun Everything a person owns — money, property, and possessions — especially as dealt with after their death.
- noun British: a residential area built as a planned development, or a station wagon-style car (estate car).