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RUNDALE (apparently from " to run" and "
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dale," valley, originally something separated off, cf. "
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deal" )  , the name of a
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form of occupation of
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land, somewhat resembling the
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English "
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common
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field "
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system . The land is divided into discontinuous plots, and cultivated and occupied by a number of tenants to whom it is leased jointly . The system was common in
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Ireland, especially in the western counties . In
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Scotland, where the system also existed, it was termed " run-rig " (from " run," and " rig " or "
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ridge ") .

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