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noun
A bank which issues notes based on the security of landed property.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
An area of land held in reserve (by a house-building firm or investment firm) for future development, redevelopment, or sale.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To hold an area of land in reserve pending future development, redevelopment, or sale.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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History
From land + bank.
