swainmote
swainmote · swainmotes
A court held before the verderers of the forest as judges, by the steward of the…A court held before the verderers of the forest as judges, by the steward of the court, three times a year, the swains or freeholders of the forest composing the jury.
Meaning
1 senses(UK, historical, obsolete)A court held before the verderers of the forest as judges, by the steward of the court, three times a year, the swains or freeholders of the forest composing the jury.
Origin
From swain + mote. Compare Latin swanimotum.From swain + mote. Compare Latin swanimotum.
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