white land

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See also: Whiteland

English

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Etymology 1

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So called because it is not shaded on the map.

Noun

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white land (countable and uncountable, plural white lands)

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

Etymology 2

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Noun

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white land (countable and uncountable, plural white lands)

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