Word: bloodwite
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: blood
wite
Definition: 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.
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Affix: bloodwite
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: 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.