bloodwite en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈblʌdwaɪt/
Etymology
Inherited from Old English blōdwīte.
Meanings
- (historical) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| blood-wit | alternative | lexicographic | |
| blood-wite | alternative | lexicographic | |
| bloodwites | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| bloodwit | alternative | lexicographic |