Definition of Bloodwite

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

Definition of Bloodwite

1. Noun. 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. ¹

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Medical Definition of Bloodwite

1. A fine or amercement paid as a composition for the shedding of blood; also, a riot wherein blood was spilled. Origin: AS. Blwite; bld blood, + wite wite, fine. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bloodwite

bloodstones
bloodstream
bloodstreams
bloodstroke
bloodsucker
bloodsuckers
bloodsucking
bloodthirst
bloodthirstier
bloodthirstiest
bloodthirstily
bloodthirstiness
bloodthirsty
bloodulf
bloodwit
bloodwite (current term)
bloodwites
bloodwits
bloodwood
bloodwood tree
bloodwoods
bloodwork
bloodworm
bloodworms
bloodwort
bloodwort family
bloodworts
bloody
bloody(a)
bloody-minded

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