estovers

Meaning

Noun

  • Plural of estover
  • An estover, an allowance made from an estate for a person's support.
  • An allowance or alimony granted to a divorced woman, taken from the husband's estate for her support.
  • An allowance of wood made to a tenant.
  • The freedom of a tenant to take necessary wood from the land occupied by that tenant.

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