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Wording in Wills
« on: Wednesday 16 August 06 18:46 BST (UK) »
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Does anybody know what kyen refers to in a Will? I get the impression it might be a animmal or crops?

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Re: Wording in Wills
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 16 August 06 19:15 BST (UK) »
Hi Powell

Kyen is apparently the plural of cu which is still used by farmers around Yorkshire when refering to cows.

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Re: Wording in Wills
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 16 August 06 19:17 BST (UK) »
same root as Kine ?
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Re: Wording in Wills
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 16 August 06 19:23 BST (UK) »
Thank you Andy & Scroppers for the info.
 

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