berewick

noun

ber·​e·​wick

ˈber-i-ˌwik,

ˈbər-ˌwik

plural -s

: a detached portion of farmland that belonged to a medieval manor and was reserved for the lord's own use

Word History

Etymology

Old English berewīc, literally, barley-village, from bere barley + wīc village

The Ultimate Dictionary Awaits

Expand your vocabulary and dive deeper into language with Merriam-Webster Unabridged.

1. Expanded definitions
2. Detailed etymologies
3. Advanced search tools
4. All ad-free

Discover what makes Merriam-Webster Unabridged the essential choice for true word lovers.

Start Your Free Trial Now