weardwíte

weardwíte
n (-es/-u) penalty for not keeping guard

Old to modern English dictionary. 2013.

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  • wardwite — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun Etymology: Middle English, from Old English weardwite, from weard ward + wite : a fine paid by a tenant to his lord for failure to furnish castle guard …   Useful english dictionary

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