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Definition of yokelet in English:

yokelet

Pronunciation /ˈjəʊklɪt/

noun

historical

  • In Kent: a unit of area of arable land. Hence: a small landholding of the size of one yokelet.

Origin

Old English; earliest use found in Royal Charter: Coenwulf of Mercia & Cuthred of Kent to Wulfhard. From yoke + a second element of uncertain origin.