lawting
lawting · lawtings
The highest court, which was held every summer from medieval times until around the…The highest court, which was held every summer from medieval times until around the 17th century.
Meaning
1 senses(Orkney, Shetland, historical)The highest court, which was held every summer from medieval times until around the 17th century.
Origin
From Norn, ultimately from Old Norse lǫg (“law”) + þing (“a legal assembly”). Doublet of LFrom Norn, ultimately from Old Norse lǫg (“law”) + þing (“a legal assembly”). Doublet of Lagting.
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