Scottish. The improvement, development, or embellishment of an estate, building, etc. Obsolete.
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| 释义 | society > inhabiting and dwelling > inhabited place > a building > [noun] > improvement of buildings, etc. (7) policy1472 Scottish. The improvement, development, or embellishment of an estate, building, etc. Obsolete. betteringa1475 spec. The action of improving or enhancing land or property; an instance of this. In early use also in plural: †the proceeds from such improvement… betterment1784 spec. Chiefly Law (originally North American). An act of improving property, to an extent which enhances its value; the improvement thus made; an… rehab1975 Originally and chiefly U.S. The action or process of renovating or refurbishing a building or apartment; renovation, restoration. Also: a… Subcategories:— result of (2) — one who (1) |
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