healsfang

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) In Anglo-Saxon law, a fine or mulct of uncertain character.

Etymology

Compound from English halse (neck, salute, beseech, throat) + English fang (catch, lay hold of).

Origin

English

fang

Gloss

catch, lay hold of

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

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