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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)
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