wite
Pronunciation: (wīt), [key]
— n., v., wit•ed, wit•ing.
—n.
- (in Anglo-Saxon law)
- a fine imposed by a king or lord on a subject who committed a serious crime.
- a fee demanded for granting a special privilege.
- responsibility for a crime, fault, or misfortune; blame.
—v.t.
- to blame for; declare guilty of.
wite
Pronunciation: (wīt), [key]
— v.
- a pres. pl. of.
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