bloodwite

Английский Язык - Английский Язык

Определение bloodwite в Английский Язык Английский Язык словарь

A penalty for committing bloodshed, specifically under Anglo-Saxon law a penalty to be paid to the king or aldorman as distinct from the wergild

A fine or amercement paid as a composition for the shedding of blood; also, a riot wherein blood was spilled

Этимология

() Old English blōdwīte.