Fightwite
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fightwite is a noun meaning (UK, historical, law) In Medieval Britain, a fine imposed on someone for disturbing the peace with a fight or quarrel.
Meaning
(UK, historical, law) In Medieval Britain, a fine imposed on someone for disturbing the peace with a fight or quarrel.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include blood-wite, bloodwit, wardmote, wite, wyte, warfaring.
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