A land terrier is a record system for an institution's land and property holdings. It differs from a
Typically, it consists of written records related to a map. Modern practice involves the use of Geographic Information Systems.
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lake|land terrier — «LAYK luhnd», a terrier with a narrow body, long head, and beard, weighing 15 to 17 pounds. The breed was developed in England for hunting the fox and otter. ╂[< Lakeland the Lake District] … Useful english dictionary
Land registration — In law, land registration is a system by which the ownership of estates in land, is recorded and registered, usually by government, in order to provide evidence of title and to facilitate dealing. In common law countries, particularly in… … Wikipedia
Terrier — Ter ri*er, n. 1. [F. terrier, chien terrier, from terre the earth, L. terra; cf. F. terrier a burrow, LL. terrarium a hillock (hence the sense, a mound thrown up in making a burrow, a burrow). See {Terrace}, and cf. {Terrier}, 2.] (Zo[ o]l.) One… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
terrier — terrier1 /ter ee euhr/, n. 1. any of several breeds of usually small dogs, used originally to pursue game and drive it out of its hole or burrow. 2. (cap.) U.S. Mil. a surface to air, two stage antiaircraft missile. [1400 50; < MF, short for… … Universalium
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terrier — 1. n. 1 a a small dog of various breeds originally used for turning out foxes etc. from their earths. b any of these breeds. 2 an eager or tenacious person or animal. 3 (Terrier) Brit. colloq. a member of the Territorial Army etc. Etymology: ME f … Useful english dictionary
terrier — terrier1 [ tɛrɪə] noun 1》 a small dog of a breed originally used for turning out foxes and other animals from their earths. 2》 a tenacious or eager person. 3》 (Terrier) Brit. informal a member of the Territorial Army. Origin ME: from OFr. (chien) … English new terms dictionary
Terrier — List of tenants with details of their various holdings, rents and duties; it later became a detailed record of boundaries and acreages. [< Lat. terra = land] Cf. Cadastral map … Dictionary of Medieval Terms and Phrases
Working terrier — A working terrier is a small type of dog which pursues its quarry into the earth. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the name dates back to at least 1440, derived from early modern French (chien) terrier from the medieval Latin terrarius … Wikipedia
Miniature Fox Terrier — (F/16yrs) Other names Mini Foxie Country of origin Australia Traits Weight Male … Wikipedia
