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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.

CEFR level

B2

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

See also

bloodwood bloodwork bloodworm bloodwort Bloodworth Bloody