Talk:terrier

Land ownership

In England at least, "terrier" is also defined as a record of land ownership. Although this is a specialist and not generally understood meaning, it is quite widely used in some circles such as local government - for example here, here and here. As I don't have experience on Wiktionary I'm reluctant to make the change myself. Ghmyrtle 18:20, 23 May 2008 (UTC)

Alternate definition

1. Obsolete word signifying a mere voluntary fighter unfit even for adequate defence purposes.

as per s:Page:Poems of the Great War - Cunliffe.djvu/49