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Magbote means (historical) Compensation paid by someone who killed their relative..
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/ˈmeɪɡˌboʊt/ · noun
(historical) Compensation paid by someone who killed their relative..
As to the Cynegild or Mægbote, it appears also from Tacitus, that the whole Family received satisfaction for a Kinsman slain.
If one kill another's Godson or Godfather, let the Magbote [to the Godfather, or Godson] and the Manbote be alike.
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.
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Magbote means (historical) Compensation paid by someone who killed their relative..
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As to the Cynegild or Mægbote, it appears also from Tacitus, that the whole Family received satisfaction for a Kinsman slain.
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