A road or path for driving cattle or sheep, on the commons or on private land.
A road or path for driving cattle or sheep, on the commons or on private land.
The said commonersto leave a driftway for the cattle and beasts of the said Edward Dymocke.
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A place (a ford) along a river where the water is shallow enough to permit crossing to the opposite side.
(Britain, law, historical) The act of driving or herding cattle in a forest to a particular place in order to determine who they belong to and whether the owners have a right to common or pasture them in the forest, and whether any fines should be paid by those without such a right.
(UK) A minor road or path that may be legally traversed on foot, on horseback, or in any vehicle that is not mechanically propelled.
(US, Rhode Island) An access road to the sea.
The said commonersto leave a driftway for the cattle and beasts of the said Edward Dymocke.
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(mining) A drift, or horizontal passage in a mine.
The said commonersto leave a driftway for the cattle and beasts of the said Edward Dymocke.
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