"wolf's head" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: wolf's heads [plural]
Etymology: Calque of Latin caput lupinum. Etymology templates: {{calque|en|la|caput lupinum}} Calque of Latin caput lupinum Head templates: {{en-noun}} wolf's head (plural wolf's heads)
  1. (UK, obsolete, law) In mediaeval times, an outlaw; one who may be slain without judicial enquiry. Wikipedia link: caput lupinum Tags: UK, obsolete Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-wolf's_head-en-noun-QGrAH3o2 Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

Inflected forms

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