estead

Stead refers to a piece of land, especially a farm or a place where something is established. The term is often used in historical contexts to describe a settled agricultural area. It can also denote a place of residence or dwelling. In some legal or historical documents, "stead" might be used to refer to a homestead or a particular plot of land with associated buildings. The word has roots in Old English, related to the concept of standing or being fixed.