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单词 paravail
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Definition of paravail in English:

paravail

adjective ˈparəveɪl
  • "tenant paravail"noun a tenant of a tenant, a subtenant; (specifically in English Law from the 16th cent.) the lowest tenant, the person who actually worked or occupied the land. Opposed to "paramount [noun, adverb]" Now historical.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Stubbs (c1541–1590), religious writer. From Law French paravail lower, inferior from par through, by + aval, à val (adverb and preposition) down.

 
 

Definition of paravail in US English:

paravail

adjectiveˈparəveɪl
  • "tenant paravail"noun a tenant of a tenant, a subtenant; (specifically in English Law from the 16th cent.) the lowest tenant, the person who actually worked or occupied the land. Opposed to "paramount [noun, adverb]" Now historical.

Origin

Late 16th century; earliest use found in John Stubbs (c1541–1590), religious writer. From Law French paravail lower, inferior from par through, by + aval, à val (adverb and preposition) down.

 
 
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