tenza

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Galician

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Etymology

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13th century (teença). From Latin tenentia (holding, having). Doublet of tenencia.

Compare Spanish tenencia and English tenancy.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtenθa̝̝/, (western) /ˈtensa̝̝/

Noun

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tenza f (plural tenzas)

  1. tenure
  2. (dated) usufruct
  3. tenancy
  4. holding
  5. a, usually long and narrow, forest or farm plot on communal ground
  6. firmness; equilibrium

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