"corsned" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Old English corsnǽd (literally “chosen piece”). Etymology templates: {{inh|en|ang|corsnǽd|lit=chosen piece}} Old English corsnǽd (literally “chosen piece”) Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} corsned
  1. (Anglo-Saxon law) A consecrated piece of bread given to a person suspected of a crime, indicating innocence if swallowed easily and guilt if it stuck in the throat; a morsel of execration.
    Sense id: en-corsned-en-noun-8vGArNrw Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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