wardmote
wardmote · wardmotes
A meeting of the inhabitants of a ward, especially in the City of LondonA meeting of the inhabitants of a ward, especially in the City of London.
/ˈwɔːdməʊt/
Meaning
2 senses(historical)A meeting of the inhabitants of a ward, especially in the City of London.
(historical)A court formerly held in each ward of London, England for trying defaults in matters relating to the watch, police, and the like.
Origin
From Middle English wardmote. Equivalent to ward + moot.From Middle English wardmote. Equivalent to ward + moot.
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