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† ˈmordell Obs. [app. repr. an OE. type *morᵹendǽl, f. morᵹen morn, morrow + dǽl deal n.1 Cf. the synonymous morrow-part.] The share of the husband's property to which a widow was entitled, as representing her ‘morning-gift’.
1552Will of Baldwin (Somerset Ho.), [Mentions his wife's] mordell [part of property]. |