maegbote

English

noun
Definitions
  • (historical) Compensation for the injury done by slaying a kinsman.

Etymology

Borrowed from Old English mǣgbōt (compensation paid to the kinsman of a murdered man) compound from English mæg + English bote.

Origin

English

bote

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