wite: Meaning and Definition of

wite

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

wite

Pronunciation: (wīt), [key]
— v.
  1. a pres. pl. of.
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