Royd
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Royd is a noun meaning (chiefly dialectal, Yorkshire) A forest clearing.
Meaning
(chiefly dialectal, Yorkshire) A forest clearing.
Example Sentences
Yet few royds are found south of the Little Don
1417. Henry Rishworth formerly held two oxgangs in Hipperholme, Osbarn rode, lands in Coley, etc. His nephew Henry, son of Nicholas de Rishworth, next heir, paid 10s heriot. 1418. John, son and heir of Henry de Rishworth, herioted a cottage and a royd in the Hey in Hipperholme.
Word Forms
- royds
Synonyms for royd
Depending on context, synonyms include riding, thwaite, assart.
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