What does gemot mean?
Gemot means (historical) A (legislative or judicial) assembly in Anglo-Saxon England..
Gemot
/ɡɪˈməʊt/ · noun
Meaning
(historical) A (legislative or judicial) assembly in Anglo-Saxon England..
Definitions by Sense
- (historical) A (legislative or judicial) assembly in Anglo-Saxon England.
- (by extension, rare) Any assembly.
Example Sentences
a.d. 978. — In this year was held the celebrated gemot at Calne in Wiltshire, when the floor gave way […]
Each division had a court subordinate to those that were superior, the highest in each shire being the shire-gemot, or folck-mote, […]
I have spoken to Veedron, a member of one of Trellisane's many gemots, or ruling councils.
Word Forms
- gemots
- gemote
- gemoot
Related Words
When Should You Use Gemot?
Use gemot when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for gemot?
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
What is the opposite of gemot?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use gemot in a sentence?
a.d. 978. — In this year was held the celebrated gemot at Calne in Wiltshire, when the floor gave way […]
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