"childwyte" meaning in All languages combined

See childwyte on Wiktionary

Noun [Middle English]

IPA: /ˈtʃiːldwiːt(ə)/ Forms: childwite [alternative]
Etymology: From child + wite. Etymology templates: {{af|enm|child|wite}} child + wite Head templates: {{head|enm|noun}} childwyte
  1. A penalty for impregnating an unfree woman. Categories (topical): Criminal law, Slavery
    Sense id: en-childwyte-enm-noun-s4LsUc0N Categories (other): Middle English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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          "name": "Criminal law",
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            "Justice",
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