Cryptic crossword clue
Land held by single benefice? 5

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 5 letter word GLEBE

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What does GLEBE mean?

GLEBE noun
  1. Turf; soil; ground; sod.
  2. In medieval Europe, an area of land, belonging to a parish, whose revenues contributed towards the parish expenses.
  3. A meadow, land or fields
  4. A piece of earth containing ore.

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