ferdwite

Old English

Alternative forms
  • firdwite
  • fyrdwite
  • ferdƿite

Etymology

From fyrd (“army”) +‎ wīte (“penalty”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /fyrd ˈwiːte/

Noun

ferdwite n (nominative plural ferdwitu)

  1. A fine imposed for murder committed In the army; an acquittance of such fine.
  2. A fine for refusing military service
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