bloodwite

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von bloodwite im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

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

A fine or amercement paid as a composition for the shedding of blood; also, a riot wherein blood was spilled

Etymologie

() Old English blōdwīte.