bloodwite

See also: blood-wite

English edit

Alternative forms edit

bloodwit, blood-wite, blood-wit

Etymology edit

From Old English blōdwīte.

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): /ˈblʌdwaɪt/

Noun edit

bloodwite (plural bloodwites)

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.

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