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domesday in a sentence

n.

Definition

Domesday refers to a comprehensive record of land ownership and resources in England, specifically documented in the Domesday Book following the Norman Conquest.

Sample Sentences

  1. The Domesday Book serves as a crucial historical record of land ownership in England following the Norman Conquest.
  2. Historians often refer to the Domesday survey as one of the first comprehensive assessments of wealth and resources in medieval society.
  3. In the context of land management, the term "Domesday" has come to symbolize thorough documentation and evaluation.
  4. Local governments sometimes use the principles of the Domesday Book to inform modern taxation and resource allocation strategies.
  5. The meticulous detail found in the Domesday Book continues to attract scholars studying feudalism and its impact on English history.

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