* Legal terms in wills

[RSellens]

Hi all,
Does anybody know of a good web site that would define some terms that a friend of mine has transcribed for me form a will. The terms are messugges, tenements & hereditment and the will is from 1807.

Thanks

Richard

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[g_mcallister]

I have met these in my research and I have established:
Messuage = property but also includes any outbuildings, gardens etc.
Tenement = any property or land that is held by a tenant
Hereditaments = anything that can be inherited.
Hope that helps

[RSellens]

Thanks Gerry