Ayre (noun): a small island, especially in the Orkney and Shetland Islands, often used as a grazing ground for livestock.
Ayre is a legal term that refers to a medieval English measure of land. It was commonly used in the feudal system to determine the amount of land a tenant was entitled to. The size of an ayre varied depending on the region, but it was typically around 40 acres. The term is no longer in common use today, as modern land measurement systems have replaced it. However, it is still occasionally referenced in historical or legal contexts.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March, 2024.
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