BOVATES

Noun

bovates

plural of bovate

Source: Wiktionary

BOVATE

Bo"vate, n. Etym: [LL. bovata, fr. bos, bovis, ox.] (O.Eng.Law.)

Definition: An oxgang, or as much land as an ox can plow in a year; an ancient measure of land, of indefinite quantity, but usually estimated at fifteen acres.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition