Squattage

//ˈskwɒ.tədʒ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A holding occupied by a squatter (an occupier of Crown land or a large-scale land owner). Australia, historical

    "When this was done Strangway and one of the men rode over to Coglin station to send a telegram to Mills that all was well and a good squattage had been secured."

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"When this was done Strangway and one of the men rode over to Coglin station to send a telegram to Mills that all was well and a good squattage had been secured."

Etymology

From squat + -age.

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