Magbote
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmeɪɡˌboʊt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Magbote is a noun meaning (historical) Compensation paid by someone who killed their relative.
Meaning
(historical) Compensation paid by someone who killed their relative.
Example Sentences
If one kill another's Godson or Godfather, let the Magbote [to the Godfather, or Godson] and the Manbote be alike.
As to the Cynegild or Mægbote, it appears also from Tacitus, that the whole Family received satisfaction for a Kinsman slain.
Now if the King had a Mind to remit his Part of the Fine the Frithbote, he could not give away that of the others, nor prevent the Kindred from receiving their Magbote or Family Compensation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include maegbote, genticide, piaculum, bloodwite, reprisal, counterkilling.
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