See Also: yardland(dictionary)
YARDLAND, old Eng(law)

mixolydian (iou) and yardland (iou)


mixolydian (iou)



mixolydian adjective. L16.
[Greek mixo-ludios half-Lydian: see MIXO-, LYDIAN.]
Music. Designating that mode which has G for its final and D for its dominant, or which is represented on the piano by the white notes from G to G. Also, designating the highest in pitch of the ancient Greek modes.

yardland (iou)



yardland noun. obsolete exc. Hist. LME.
[Contr. of yard of land, from YARD noun2 + LAND noun1.]
A measure of land usually equal to 30 acres but varying locally; a quarter of a hide. LME.
= YARD noun2 4b. M16-L17.
yardlander noun a holder of a yardland L19.