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Meaning of bloodwite | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈblʌdwaɪt

Definitions

A penalty for committing bloodshed, specifically under Anglo-Saxon law a penalty to be paid to the king or aldorman as distinct from the wergeld.

Equivalents

العربية دية عقل

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

bloodwood bloodwork bloodworm bloodwort Bloodworth Bloody

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