white land

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See also: Whiteland

English[edit]

Etymology 1[edit]

So called because it is not shaded on the map.

Noun[edit]

white land (countable and uncountable, plural white lands)

  1. (real estate) Land not included in a plan for development, demolition, etc.

Etymology 2[edit]

Noun[edit]

white land (countable and uncountable, plural white lands)

  1. Land with a stiff clayey soil that is white when dry.