A custom prevalent in some parts of England, by which the youngest son inherits the estate in preference to his older brothers. 1 Bla. Com. 75. The custom is said by Blackstone to have been de- rived from the Saxons, and to have been so called in distinction from the Norman rule of descent; 2 Bla. Com. 83. A reason for the custom is found in the fact that the elder children were usually provided for during the life of the parent as they grew up, and removed, while the younger son usually re- mained. See, also, Bacon, Abr. Comyns, Dig. Borough English: Termes de la Ley; Cowel. The custom applies to socage lands; 2 Bla. Com. 83.