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Bloodwit

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(definition) by Webster 1913 (print) Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:10:39

Blood"wite` (?), Blood"wit` (), n. [AS. blwite; bld blood, + wite wite, fine.] Anc.Law

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

 

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