bloodwite

See also: blood-wite

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old English blōdwīte.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈblʌdwaɪt/

Noun

bloodwite (plural bloodwites)

  1. 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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