fightwite

English

Etymology

From fight +‎ wite.

Noun

fightwite (plural not attested)

1. (UK, historical, law) In Medieval Britain, a fine imposed on someone for disturbing the peace with a fight or quarrel.

References

• “fightwite”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.