kruununnavetta
Finnish
Etymology
kruunun (“crown's”) + navetta (“barn”)
Noun
kruununnavetta
- (historical) A large farm owned by the state, dedicated to producing food for the needs of the military; a "crown barn".
Usage notes
- The "crown barns" were a rather short-lived institution in the 16th century, replaced by land taxes.
- The term "crown barn" does not exist in English, and therefore it should be explained, if used.