childwyte

Middle English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From child +‎ wite.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈtʃiːldwiːt(ə)/

Noun

childwyte

  1. A penalty for impregnating an unfree woman.

References

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