bloodwite

See also: blood-wite

English

Alternative forms

• bloodwit, blood-wite, blood-wit

Etymology

From Old English blōdwīte.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈblʌdwaɪt/

Noun

bloodwite (plural bloodwites)

1. A penalty for committing bloodshed, specifically under Anglo-Saxon law a penalty to be paid to the king or aldorman as distinct from the wergeld.