amerce

Definitions

1. To impose a fine on; to fine.
   transitive
2. To punish; to make an exaction.
   transitive

Examples

“But I'll amerce you with so strong a fine That you shall all repent the loss of mine:”

“The person, in whose house the conventicle met, was amerced a like⟳ sum.”

“Lords responded to these offences by amercing (fining) them in the manor court, the revenues of which could provide⟳ a twentieth, or even a higher proportion of estate income.”

“The fellows of his crime, the followers rather (Far other once beheld in bliss), condemn'd For ever now to have⟳ their lot in pain, Millions of Spirits for his fault amerc't”

“Thou know'st thou art naked! Must the time Come⟳ thou shalt be amerced for sins unknown,”

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