udal Meaning, Definition & Usage

U"dal noun
Etymology
Icel. &omac;&edh;al allodium, an hereditary estate; akin to Sw. odal allodial, Dan. odel.
Definitions
  1. In Shetland and Orkney, a freehold; property held by udal, or allodial, right.
U"dal adjective
Definitions
  1. Allodial; -- a term used in Finland, Shetland, and Orkney. See Allodial. Burrill.

Webster 1913