orwíge

orwíge
adj not fighting, unwarlike, cowardly; not liable to the legal consequences (of homicide)

Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.

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  • orwige, sine wita — In old English law, without war or feud, such security being provided by the laws, for homicides under certain circumstances, against the foehth, or deadly feud, on the part of the family of the slain …   Black's law dictionary

  • orwíte — see orwíge …   Old to modern English dictionary

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