Virgate: meaning, definitions and examples

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virgate

 

[ หˆvษ™หษกeษชt ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

measurement

Relating to an area of land measuring one virgate or about 30 acres.

Synonyms

acreage, land area.

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Word Description / Examples
virgate

This appears to be a repetition and should be used similarly as previously described.

  • The farm was considered a virgate during medieval times.
  • In historical documents, a virgate was often mentioned as a unit for tax purposes.
acreage

Commonly used in modern contexts to describe the amount of land measured in acres. It is best used when discussing property size in real estate, agriculture, or environmental studies.

  • The farm had an acreage of 150 acres.
  • They calculated the acreage to determine how much land they would need for the new project.
land area

A broad term used in various contexts, from real estate to geography, to define the size of a piece of land regardless of the unit of measurement used. It can be employed in both casual and formal discussions.

  • The land area of the property is significant for zoning purposes.
  • Scientists measured the land area to study the impact of deforestation.

Examples of usage

  • The virgate plot of land was just the right size for the new farm.
  • The virgate measurement was commonly used in medieval England.
Context #2 | Noun

history

A unit of land measurement in medieval England, equivalent to about 30 acres.

Synonyms

30 acres, land measurement.

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virgate

This word is primarily used in historical contexts, especially when discussing land measurement in medieval England. A virgate was a unit of land measurement often used in manorial records and historical texts.

  • In the 13th century, a virgate was typically considered enough land to support one household
30 acres

This is used in contemporary contexts when referring to a specific amount of land, usually focusing on more practical aspects like farming, real estate, or land development. It's a straightforward term that specifies land size.

  • The farmer owns 30 acres of fertile land which he uses to grow various crops
land measurement

This phrase is used in general discussions about the sizes of pieces of land, applicable in both historical and modern contexts. It covers a broader area and can refer to different units of measurement.

  • Land measurement in different countries can vary significantly based on the units they use, such as acres, hectares, or square meters

Examples of usage

  • The peasants were often granted a virgate of land to work on.
  • The virgate was used as a basis for taxation in the feudal system.

Translations

Translations of the word "virgate" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น virgatae

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคฐเฅเค—เฅ‡เคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช virgat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ virgat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ั€า‘ะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ virgata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผใ‚ธใ‚งใ‚คใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท virgatae

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ virgata

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท virgat

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฒ„์ง€๊ฒŒ์ดํŠธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ููŠุฑุบุงุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ virgata

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ virgata

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ปดๅฐ”็›–็‰น

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ virgata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ virgata

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธั€ะณะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒ แƒ’แƒแƒขแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ virgata

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ virgata

Etymology

The word 'virgate' originates from the Latin word 'virgata' which means a 'rod' or 'furlong'. In medieval England, a virgate was a unit of land measurement typically granted to peasants for agricultural purposes. It was approximately equal to 30 acres of land. The virgate played a significant role in the feudal system, as it determined the amount of land a peasant could work on and the taxes they had to pay. The term is still used in historical contexts to refer to land measurement.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,650 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.