eastling

/ˈiːstlɪŋ/

Definitions

1. noun

a type of medieval English court case, often involving charges of trespass or encroachment on someone’s land

“The village was involved in a long-standing eastling dispute with the neighboring lord.”

2. verb

to encroach or trespass on someone’s land, often in a deliberate or malicious manner

“The farmer was accused of eastling on the neighboring property and was forced to pay damages.”

Synonyms

  • encroachment
  • trespass

Antonyms

  • retreat
  • withdrawal