fyrdwite

Old English

Alternative forms
  • firdwīte, ferdwīte
  • fyrdƿīte (wynn spelling)

Etymology

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

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈfyrdˌwiː.te/, [ˈfyrˠdˌwiː.te]

Noun

fyrdwīte n (nominative plural fyrdwītu)

  1. fine for refusing military service
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