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townland

/tɔʊnlænd/ noun · British & Irish
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What does townland mean?

noun

A small area of land used as a unit of measurement in Ireland, typically ranging from 40 to 300 acres. It is often used as a geographical and administrative unit.

Example

"The townland of Glencullen is located in County Dublin, Ireland."

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