soke

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Term: Soke

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A feudal lord's jurisdiction or manor.

Usage: In medieval England, the soke referred to the area of land that was ruled and governed by a feudal lord.

Sample Sentence: The soke of the manor extended for miles, encompassing several villages and farms.

Term: Soke

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: A local term for a small brook or stream.

Usage: In certain regions, especially in rural areas, the word "soke" is used to describe a small watercourse or stream.

Sample Sentence: The children enjoyed playing by the clear and babbling soke that ran through the village.