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Term: landhlaford
Definition: A long time ago, there were people who owned a lot of land. They were called landhlafords (pronounced land-hlav-ord). They were like kings of their own land. They had a lot of power and control over the people who lived on their land. They were very important people in their communities.
A landhlaford is someone who owns and controls a piece of land. They are also known as a lord of the soil. In the past, landhlafords were important figures in society because they had power and influence over the people who lived on their land.
These examples show how landhlafords were important figures in society who had control over the land and the people who lived on it. They were responsible for protecting their land and the people who lived there.