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1. hang-wīte n.

Additional spellings: hangwite
7 quotations in 1 sense
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Law The right to impose a fine for hanging a culprit without legal trial; also, an acquittance of amercement for such an offense. …

2. flẹ̄mene(s-wīte n.

Additional spellings: flemenes-wite
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Law The right to impose a fine for harboring fugitives or outlaws, or a fine paid for this offence; also, the right to harbor fugitives for a fee. …

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